Why is it called 8424 watermelon?

This is because this watermelon variety was successfully selected by 1984, which is the 24th excellent variety, so it is called 8424.

Zaojia 8424 is the 24th improved variety bred by former agricultural experts in Nanhui District of Shanghai on 1984. The skin is thin and juicy, sweet and refreshing, and the size is moderate. In recent years, it has become the "trump card" in watermelon and won the favor of the public.

Zaojia 8424 has good fruit setting and vigorous growth, about 28 ~ 45 days after fruit setting. Watermelon is round, with narrow dark green peel, beautiful appearance, red flesh and excellent taste. Sugar content in the center 1 1- 12 degrees.

Extended data:

Key points of pure product 8424 culture:

1. Select plots with sufficient soil water and fertilizer.

2. Protect 600-800 seedlings per mu, or choose the best number of plants, cultivation method and sowing date according to local conditions.

3, using three tendrils pruning, pruning in time.

4. Before planting, deeply apply base fertilizer, mainly organic fertilizer, and increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.

8424 and two temperatures in a day:

Germination temperature: 28-30℃

Seedling temperature: 20-25℃

Seedling days: about 40-45 days

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Zaojia 8424