Description of the melon variety Kolkhoznitsa, cultivation features and yield

Melon Kolkhoznitsa, which has, in addition to excellent taste, and other qualities, is widespread among summer residents. The variety is not picky about the weather and climatic features of the growing regions. Due to the early ripening, yellow fruits with sweet and juicy pulp are cultivated in Siberia. And the conditions of central Russia are enough for the berry to ripen in the garden.

Description of the variety Kolkhoznitsa

Melon belongs to the Pumpkin family, like a watermelon. And the fruits of plants are scientifically called pumpkins or false berries. The Kolkhoznitsa melon variety has a branched structure of stems that spread along the ground, reaching a length of 3 meters. The many shoots together make up a length of 30 meters. The root system of the plant has long offshoots that go into the ground to a depth of 2-3 meters. Therefore, the plant can get food for itself even in severe drought. Melon leaves Kolkhoznitsa is oval-round, their plates in color refer to all shades of green. On the shoots, flowers are formed in a bowl-shaped yellow tone.

melons and gourds

The characteristics of the fruits - pumpkin of melon culture include the fact that they:

  • round shape;
  • weighing from 1 to 2 kilograms;
  • with a golden skin covered with a "mesh of wrinkles";
  • very sweet;
  • with white flesh, crispy, firm.

The pumpkin varieties are distinguished by good transportability and excellent presentation. And from the beds, the fruits of the melon culture can be harvested from the first days of August to September, and in the southern regions - until the end of October.

golden skin

They prefer to raise the Kolkhoz Woman for her ability to ripen quickly, not to be afraid of weather disasters.

Landing in the ground

Cultivation of a melon The collective farmer assumes its breeding immediately in the open field. But since this is a thermophilic culture, it is better to create ridges for planting a plant, folding them from horse or cow manure 50-60 centimeters high. Melon seeds are placed in holes, where nutrient soil is poured in advance. The distance between the holes should be 60–70 centimeters. This method helps to get harvests of the kolkhoz woman melon earlier in temperate regions.

Melon can be sown directly into the ground when the threat of frost passes with an air temperature of up to 12-15 degrees Celsius. In the steppe regions, planting dates vary from May 10 to 20, in the rest - later, until June 1. Pre-germinated seeds can be buried later.

open ground

A plot for a heat-loving plant is chosen sunny, not subject to winds.After loosening the soil, humus and river sand are introduced into the holes for looseness and better heating. In each nest with a distance of 1.3x1.3 meters, seeds are planted to a depth of 5 and 3 centimeters.

Sow in layers in order to keep emerging seedlings from spring frosts. If the shoots of both layers are preserved, the shoots that appeared later can be destroyed.

Inter-curtain crops preserve well plantings in open ground when rows of corn or sunflowers are planted nearby. Correct planting on the beds assumes the emergence of seedlings on the 7-10th day.

river sand

Seedling preparation

For the successful cultivation of melons, the collective farmer uses the seedling method. Melon seedlings are prepared 30 days before planting the melon in open ground or in a greenhouse. Sown in nutritious and loose soil in boxes, it develops successfully with regular watering and top dressing. Seedlings dive into separate containers after the appearance of 2 true leaves. Before planting in open ground, the seedlings are hardened by taking them out into the open air.

When a plant is sown in boxes in a greenhouse, the room is ventilated, and on warm days the windows are opened for two hours, then for the whole day.

In order for the seedlings to become strong, it is necessary to follow the rules for preparing seeds and soil for sowing melons.

melon cultivation

Preparing seeds for growing

The future harvest of yellow fruits depends on the planting material. Culling and processing of seeds for melon cultivation plays a big role. Intact seeds are selected, which are then placed in growth stimulants. It is imperative to disinfect the material in a solution of potassium permanganate or boric acid. After that, the seeds are washed and spread on a cloth for easy drying.

To harden the plant, the seeds are placed in a cool room or refrigerator for a day, then in warm water with a temperature of 35 degrees. This procedure is best done three times.

Preparatory measures will lead to the fact that the collective farmer's melon will be able to resist growing in the open field and will reach ripeness with proper care.

future harvest

We start sowing

Planting the seeds of the plant must be carried out in disposable plastic or peat cups. The containers are filled with soil in advance, picking up a mixture from garden soil saturated with peat, wood ash, river sand. The hardened seeds are planted in the fertilized soil to a depth of 5 centimeters. It is better to place 2 seeds at a time, later leaving the strongest and most viable sprout.

The container with seeds is placed in a warm place with a temperature of 20 degrees. At night, the figure may drop to 15. Melon seedlings appear Collective farmer after 7 days. They are watered, and when 3 full-fledged leaves appear, pinch the top of the main shoot. After this, lateral processes will begin to appear. To protect the seedlings from damage by root rot, sprinkle with sand around the stem.

Melon seedlings can be planted 25-30 days after germination.

peat cups

Planting care: watering and fertilizing melons

Features of caring for plantings of a melon Kolkhoz woman consist of:

  • glaze;
  • fertilizing;
  • loosening the soil;
  • weeding.

To increase the yield of pumpkins, it is necessary to thin out the plantings, leaving no more than 3-4 seedlings in the hole. During the period of tying the fruits of the whip, it is better to pin it to the ground. This will allow additional roots to form. Dig a hole by placing the petiole in there. Then sprinkle with earth and water. This will create a new plant.

fertilizer melon

Pinching the main stem over 4–5 leaves will accelerate fruiting and increase the number of ovaries.

Melons are often watered especially during the formation of fruits. Then the frequency of soil moistening is reduced to allow the pumpkins to fill with ripeness.

Planting is fed:

  1. The first time when 2 true leaves appear with bird droppings, diluted in a ratio of 1:15.
  2. After 2-3 weeks, water the wells with 0.5 liters of a nutrient solution of superphosphate (50 grams), potassium salt (15 grams) and ammonium nitrate (20 grams) on a bucket of water.
  3. Repeat feeding after 3 weeks with mineral fertilizers in liquid form.

fruit formation

To successfully grow melon, it is necessary to loosen the aisles, carrying out the procedure three times over the summer. First, the soil is loosened when the first true leaf appears to a depth of 13 centimeters, then by 8.

The fruits will get sweet and ripe on time if they follow the rate of watering and the amount of fertilizer.

Diseases and pests

Melon Kolkhoz woman grows quickly, without damage, if it is not attacked by fungal infections. Among the common diseases of the melons and gourds are:

ripe in time

  • powdery mildew;
  • fusarium;
  • root rot;
  • copperhead.

The appearance of spots on the leaves, their yellowing, stopping the growth of melons, the appearance of ugly fruits are the result of the pathological action of fungi. Plants are treated with fungicidal preparations three times, and diseased plants are destroyed.

The spider mite is the most common pest. Melon fly larvae hibernate in the ground, and insects develop from them in spring. Females lay eggs in the fruit pulp, which causes the melon to rot. Caterpillars of the gnawing scoop also harm the melon plantings Kolkhoz Woman. They destroy leaves, plant stems. They fight parasites with insecticidal preparations. The treatment of crops with a solution of laundry soap, tobacco dust helps.

leaf spots

Only adherence to the rules of agrotechnology of melons and gourds will lead to the fact that diseases and pests will bypass it.

Growing melons in a polycarbonate greenhouse

As a heat-loving plant, the collective farmer's melon will grow better in a polycarbonate greenhouse, in which cultivation is not much different from cultivation in the open field.

destroy leaves

An important point is the temperature at which the seedlings will begin to grow faster. Its optimal indicator is 20-25 degrees with a humidity of 70-80 percent. If there is little lighting, then additional lighting is organized with fluorescent lamps suspended at a distance of 50 centimeters above the plants.

To get a large harvest of juicy fruits, they carry out loosening of the soil in the greenhouse, moderate watering and feeding with mineral and organic fertilizers.

Melon ripening time Collective farmer

The melon variety belongs to the mid-season species, therefore, when planting seeds in May at the end of July, fruits are obtained. Although the Kolkhoz woman's melon will not fully ripen by this time, it is already necessary to collect pumpkins in regions with a temperate climate. A drop in temperature at night will stun growth and cause fruit to rot. Pumpkin varieties reach full maturity in a dry and dark room at a temperature of 15-18 degrees. Before eating the fruits, you can determine the ripeness of the kolkhoz woman melon like a watermelon. A dull sound is heard when the pumpkin is tapped. And the peel of a ripe fruit will be bright in color.

mid-season species

Harvest

Inexperienced gardeners doubt the time of harvesting useful pumpkins from the beds. Here you have to build on the weather conditions. A drop in air temperature, heavy rains will lead to the death of the crop. It is better to remove the fruit earlier, which will be in the shape of a ball. It is known how much the collective farmer's melon weighs. Only 1.5-2 kilograms, but there will be a lot of fruits. Orange pumpkins with a crisp mesh pattern are usually ripe and ready to eat. It is not worth keeping the fruits for a long time. They can only be placed in a dark place before ripening. For the winter, marmalade, jam are prepared from ripe pumpkins, the pulp is dried. But it is better to use the fruits fresh for food.

make marmalade

How to choose a melon Kolkhoz woman?

Green melon is not suitable for nutrition Kolkhoz woman. Pumpkins with a bright yellow skin are served on the table. Rotten and damaged areas on the fruit are easy to spot. These melons are best thrown away.

When buying a kolkhoz woman melon, they pay attention to the aroma, which intensifies when the fruit is cut. Given the ripening time of a healthy berry, you should not buy it earlier than August. After all, early fruits are obtained by artificial feeding with chemicals, which will negatively affect health. The best option would be to grow melons and gourds on your site.

rotten and damaged

The benefits of melon for the body

The beneficial qualities of melons have been known since ancient times. In their composition, the fruits of the melon culture cannot be compared with other representatives of the Pumpkin family. The Kolkhoz Woman melon contains vitamins that have a beneficial effect on the course of pregnancy in women. Those who eat tasty pulp are less likely to get colds.

Diet product helps to lose weight. It cleanses the body well from toxins and toxins. Fruits contain a lot of iron, which is important for people with anemia. Magnesium has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, calming it down. And calcium strengthens bone tissue.

peels the berry

But not only benefits, but also harm are caused by pumpkins if:

  • use them with milk, honey, alcoholic beverages;
  • there are diseases of the digestive tract;
  • a woman is breastfeeding a baby;
  • identified stones in the genitourinary system;
  • diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.

Therefore, before you eat pumpkin, you need to think about whether the melon will bring benefits or harm to the body.

eat pumpkin

Reviews
  1. Tatyana
    7.07.2018 07:19

    My favorite melon variety that you can grow in your own garden. I've been growing them for five years now. By the way, with the drug BioGrow melons ripen earlier, and the melons themselves are larger.

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