Olivia watermelon is a mid-season variety prized for its high taste quality and versatility. The fruits are oval-shaped and can reach up to 2.5 kg in weight. Their smooth yellow rind is sometimes slightly netted, giving them an attractive appearance. The flesh is tender, juicy, sweet, and aromatic, making this variety ideal for fresh consumption, as well as for canning and processing.
The variety is known for its good yield and excellent transportability due to its dense but not overly thick rind, which reliably protects the fruits from damage during transportation. Olivia watermelon can be stored until February, ensuring a long storage period and allowing the fruits to be used over several months after harvest. This makes the variety particularly attractive for commercial cultivation and sales.
The crop is heat- and light-loving, preferring light soils enriched with organic matter. The variety has moderate resistance to fusarium wilt and powdery mildew, simplifying care and increasing yield reliability. The ripening period falls in July-August, allowing for the harvest of high-quality fruits in mid-summer. All these characteristics make Olivia watermelon an excellent choice for gardeners and farmers seeking a tasty and resilient crop.