Watermelon Chill has established itself as a delicious variety and has become widespread among all its lovers due to its extraordinary juiciness and sweetness. This type of name was not accidental - it is able to withstand low temperatures and can be stored right up to frosts, adding a few summer shades to the winter holidays.
Variety description
Watermelon Chill has the following description:
- Watermelon bushes are powerful, they have a large number of massive side branches. The main shoot of this culture can even have a length of about 5 meters.
- The leaves of such a shrub have a green color, medium-cut large form and slightly pubescent.
- Fruits in ripe condition have a spherical shape, slightly elongated, the average weight is about 5-7 kilograms.
- The skin of this sort of watermelon is weakly segmented, the main color of the fruit is greenish, there is a barely noticeable mesh. On the skin also are long stripes of dark green color. The surface is very smooth.
- The flesh has a bright red color and a very sweet taste. The fruit has a dessert destination.
- The seeds of these berries are large, about 1.5-2 cm long, rough and have a brown color. The average weight of 1000 seeds is about 130 grams.
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Characteristics of a variety
This variety was bred by domestic breeders. Differs in its unpretentiousness, long shelf life and excellent taste characteristics.
Watermelon Chill is referred to as varieties of medium-late ripening, its growing season is about three months. The term of ripening is 85-97 days from the moment of germination to the primary fruit harvest.
You probably will be interested to read about growing "Astrakhan" and yellow watermelon.Basically, the yield of this variety is about 30-35 tons per hectare. Chill can be grown in greenhouse conditions, and in open ground.
Like all representatives of this species, this watermelon has a low calorie content and a large number of useful trace elements and vitamins in its composition. 
Did you know? In 1981, a square-shaped watermelon was bred by a Japanese farmer for compact and convenient storage.
Features and differences from other varieties
Watermelon Chill is distinguished from other varieties by the fact that it tolerates transportation very well and can be kept in good condition for 3-5 months. Its feature is also a relatively high resistance to such diseases as anthracnose, powdery mildew and fusarium.
In general, it is one of the most popular varieties in the CIS countries, it is grown both for fresh consumption, and for canning, as well as for use in various culinary recipes. 
Growing up
Growing watermelon chill takes place in stages. It is very important to closely monitor the development of seeds and seedlings, in time to make the planting of the escape in open ground.
Seeding
Planting seeds can be done for two purposes: for growing seedlings and for growing directly in the ground. In order to grow seedlings, first you need to put the seeds in special containers, in which there is a prepared soil. The landing pattern: 700 x 1500 mm.
The planting procedure should be carried out in April, if then you plan to replant the seedlings in greenhouse conditions, or in late May-early June, if you then place the seedlings immediately in open ground.
Did you know? The watermelon rind is completely edible. You can pickle her, make jams and various jams from her. Moreover, the seeds of this fruit can be consumed in toasted form.
Readiness is determined by the presence of three or four full leaves on seedlings. Mostly ripening takes place within a month.
There is also a method of growing this variety, not involving the use of seedlings, the essence of which is to plant the seeds immediately in open ground at a permanent place.
Tomatoes, leeks, radish, peas and spinach can be good neighbors for watermelons.
Landing on a permanent place
It is possible to grow fruits in chill and in greenhouse conditions. To do this, it is necessary to plant the seedlings in rows, while maintaining the distance between the bushes at least 70 cm, so that they can grow to large full volumes.
The width between the rows should be at least 150 cm. Lash the garter with trellis. If the shoot of a bush has a height of about one and a half meters, then it is necessary to completely remove the side shoots.
Watermelons can be grown without the use of seedlings, in this case, the seeds are immediately placed in a permanent place in the soil, which has already managed to warm up to a depth of 10 cm. The soil must be light, it is good to pass air and moisture.
Care features
Caring for watermelon varieties Chill does not require much effort and knowledge. Everything is quite simple. Watering needs systematic, as the drying of the top layer of soil.
Important! In no case do not allow excessive watering of watermelon bushes, especially during the period of fruit ripening. This can lead to a deterioration in the growth and development of a variety, even to its death.
The plant also needs regular loosening of the soil and top dressing. You must always form the main stem, while removing unnecessary side shoots. And long lashes, in order not to be touched and injured by gusts of wind, need to be buried.Important! If you want to get high-quality fruit watermelon, be sure to leave 2-3 ovaries on the stem of the plant, while removing the rest.
Watermelon Chill has long been a "favorite" among all lovers of these wonderful fruits. It is appreciated for its great taste, juiciness and long shelf life.
Moreover, its cultivation does not require special work, and the harvest is always large and of high quality. That is why Chill is one of the most popular varieties of watermelon among all residents of the CIS countries.
