WATERMELON DI BAGNACAVALLO AB
Citrullus lanatus
The Bagnacavallo watermelon is a magnificent old variety with pink flesh and a delicate flavor and reversed colors, the skin is light and the stripes are dark.
The seeds are large and creamy white when ripe. The average fruit weight ranges from 8 to 14 kg.
The Bagnacavallo watermelon was a very common variety a few decades ago, saved in Canada by immigrants from Romagna. Breeding work carried out by an Italian seed company and the Cesena Vegetable Production Research Centre has allowed the characteristics and purity of this ancient variety to be rediscovered. Listed on the "d" list, it is now once again produced and sold in some Italian markets.
The fruits of the Bagnacavallo watermelon ripen in mid-July when forced and in August in the open field.
How to successfully sow watermelon
Sow from March to May in pots or in a warm bed (between 20 and 30°C).
Plant out on a warm bed 1 m in all directions under a frame or plastic tunnel which should be kept there until the end of June then gradually aerated.
Planting watermelon plants
Plant in a warm, sunny location. As soon as the plant has formed 4 to 6 leaves, prune the main stem: this will quickly allow for good branching and greater fruiting.
Regular watering at the feet.
Watermelon Harvest
The fruits of the Bagnacavallo watermelon ripen in mid-July when forced and in August in the open field. The fruit should not sound hollow, it should be heavy and have a shiny, waxy appearance.
