Smooth Melon Bacir F1 - 1 plant v. 14 cm - Orto Mio

Growing Tips

Orto Mio guidelines for the species, to be adapted to the variety, local climate, and cultivation in soil or pots.

Exposure and Temperature

Full sun. Optimal growth at 24–30 °C during the day and 18–20 °C at night; protect early transplants from the cold.

Soil and Transplanting

Fertile and draining soil, pH 6–7. Transplant from mid-March, under protection, to June depending on the climate. For classic varieties, leave 80–100 cm in the row and 150 cm between rows.

Watering

Water without waterlogging and allow the surface to dry. Increase water between flowering and swelling; reduce significantly or suspend about seven days before harvest to enhance quality and minimize splitting.

Fertilization

Add mature organic matter before transplanting and balanced nutrition during the cycle. Potassium is important for fruit growth, especially in deficient soils.

Care and Harvesting

Mulch and protect from the cold. Topping is not always necessary. Harvest generally occurs in 65–80 days; interpret the specific signals of the variety, including skin color and, where present, cracks around the peduncle.

Indicative Producer Data

The values are indicative: the harvest cycle varies with season, climate, and cultivation conditions.