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Essenza Elongated Watermelon
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A hybrid plant with a medium-early cycle and high yield; fruit quality is immediately visible, with the typical striped green rind and juicy, sweet red flesh.
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- Essenza Elongated Watermelon Seeds
- The Essenza elongated watermelon plant
- How to sow Essenza elongated watermelon
- How to grow Essenza elongated watermelon
- Tips for growing Essenza elongated watermelon
- Diseases and pests of Essenza elongated watermelon
- Properties of Essenza elongated watermelon
- Nutritional values of Essenza elongated watermelon (per 100 g)
Essenza Elongated Watermelon Seeds
Essenza elongated watermelon seeds produce a hybrid variety with a medium-early cycle and high yields, delivering fruit whose quality is immediately visible and tangible. The oblong shape, typical of elongated watermelons, combined with the classic striped rind, makes it an interesting choice for anyone seeking abundant, reliable production without giving up the traditional look of a summer watermelon.
The Essenza elongated watermelon plant
This is a cucurbit (Citrullus lanatus) with a trailing, vine-like habit, of medium vigor with abundant foliage that effectively shields the developing fruit from direct sunlight throughout the growing season. The deep green leaves grow along sturdy vines that spread several meters, easily supporting generously sized fruit.
The fruit has a distinctive oblong shape, with a light green rind striped in dark green, thick and sturdy, also well suited to storage after harvest. Inside, the flesh is deep red, firm, juicy and sweet-tasting, with a high sugar content that makes it one of the most appreciated varieties among lovers of full, traditional watermelon flavor.
How to sow Essenza elongated watermelon
Protected seedbed sowing takes place between February and March, while open-field sowing is recommended from April to May, with a minimum soil temperature of around 18-20°C. Seeds should be buried about 2-3 cm deep, spaced at least 80-100 cm apart along the row, with 150-170 cm between rows given the plant's medium vigor. Germination usually occurs within 7-10 days at temperatures between 22 and 28°C.
How to grow Essenza elongated watermelon
This variety adapts well to greenhouse, tunnel and open-field cultivation, making it versatile for different production needs. It prefers a warm, sunny climate, with optimal temperatures between 22 and 32°C: below 15°C growth slows noticeably. The ideal soil is fertile, well-draining and rich in organic matter, prepared in advance with deep tillage and base fertilization.
Watering should be regular during vegetative growth and fruit swelling, then gradually reduced as ripening approaches, encouraging sugars to concentrate in the flesh. Thanks to the plant's medium-early cycle and high productivity, harvest can be staggered over a fairly wide period, ensuring a good number of fruits per plant.
Tips for growing Essenza elongated watermelon
Given the elongated shape of the fruit, it's advisable to place a support (straw or a board) under each one as it grows, to avoid direct contact with damp soil and reduce the risk of rot. The plant's abundant foliage naturally protects the fruit from sunscald, but if leaf cover thins out too much, light shading during the hottest hours is still worthwhile. Keeping good airflow between plants helps prevent fungal diseases from taking hold.
Diseases and pests of Essenza elongated watermelon
Like all cucurbits, this variety can be affected by powdery mildew and downy mildew, both favored by excess humidity and poor air circulation: watering at the base rather than the foliage helps prevent them effectively. Common pests include aphids and spider mites, which can be managed with regular checks and treatments based on potassium soap or neem oil if needed. Crop rotation, avoiding replanting cucurbits in the same soil for at least 3-4 years, remains the most effective preventive practice against soil-borne pathogens.
Properties of Essenza elongated watermelon
The red flesh of this variety is largely made up of water, making it extremely hydrating and refreshing, ideal on hot summer days. It's naturally low in calories and easy to digest, while providing readily absorbed simple sugars that account for its sweet taste and immediate energy boost. It also contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, along with a good supply of potassium and vitamin C.
Nutritional values of Essenza elongated watermelon (per 100 g)
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.6 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Vitamin C: 8 mg
- Potassium: 112 mg