Fire Cup — an early-maturing watermelon hybrid with portion-sized fruits, maturing 65-70 days from germination to the first harvest of marketable fruits. The plant is compact and forms few side shoots, which simplifies care and harvest. Each vine bears 1-2 fruits weighing from 2.0 to 3.0 kg. The fruits have an oval shape, smooth surface, and thin rind of bright green color with delicate lace-like dark green stripes, giving them an attractive appearance.
The watermelon flesh is pinkish-red, distinguished by a pleasant crunchy texture and high sugar content, ensuring superior taste qualities. The hybrid is resistant to anthracnose and tolerant to Fusarium wilt, and also possesses cold hardiness, making it a reliable choice for various climatic conditions. To increase fruit set in protected ground conditions, hand pollination is recommended.
Planting density is 1 plant per 1.0-1.5 m² with formation on two vines. The hybrid yield exceeds 6.0 kg per square meter, indicating high variety productivity. Fire Cup combines ease of cultivation, attractive appearance, and excellent taste qualities, making it popular among gardeners and consumers.
