The Best Watermelon Varieties for Growing in Your Garden in Ukraine

A summer evening with a juicy cold watermelon is a special pleasure that brings the whole family together and awakens pleasant childhood memories. However, finding a quality watermelon for sale in August is not always easy, and the price of the fruit in July can be surprisingly high. The best solution is to grow watermelons yourself in your own garden.

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Watermelon Varieties for a Moderate Climate

For growing watermelons in the Kyiv region and in areas with similar moderately continental conditions, it is important to choose varieties that can withstand a cool spring and mature quickly. Early-ripening hybrids that reach maturity in 80 days and produce large fruits even in a short summer are the optimal choice.

Popular and High-Yielding Watermelon Varieties

• Vohnyk — an extremely popular variety with dark skin. The fruit can weigh up to 4 kg. Watermelons of this variety are known for their sweet and aromatic taste and develop well even in cool spring months.
• Crimson Sweet — one of the most sought-after varieties in the world. The fruits are large, up to 10 kg, very juicy and sweet. This watermelon is valued for its disease resistance and reliability, which is why it is often grown by Ukrainian gardeners.
• Sugar Baby — a sweet and productive variety with a fruit weight of about 5 kg, suitable for both greenhouses and open ground.
• Han F1 — an early-ripening, high-yielding hybrid that withstands cool weather, stress, and diseases exceptionally well, ensuring a stable harvest.
• 40 Knyazhych F1 — a variety of Ukrainian selection, fully adapted to local climatic conditions. The first fruits ripen just 60 days after planting, which is especially appreciated by experienced gardeners.

“This variety produces fruit just 2 months after planting — a wonderful result that many gardeners dream of achieving.”

By choosing one of these varieties, you can be confident in a delicious harvest of watermelons grown in your own garden, even in regions with less than warm summers.