The watermelon Early Samanta F1 is an early-maturing, large-fruited hybrid developed by United Genetics, an American breeding company. From transplanting to the first harvest, it takes approximately 55-70 days, enabling a quick harvest. The plant is strong, compact, and leafy, developing evenly and resistant to diseases such as fusarium and anthracnose. The hybrid adapts well to various growing conditions, including greenhouse coverings and open ground, and develops more actively under intensive agronomy, regular watering, and fertilization. The fruits of the watermelon Early Samanta F1 have an elongated-oval shape with dark green stripes and smooth, medium-thickness skin. Average fruit weight is 9-11 kg. The flesh is bright red, uniform, granular, and crunchy, without fibers or veins. Sugar content in the flesh reaches 11-12%, providing high sweetness and excellent taste. The watermelons do not crack, withstand transport well, and retain their market appearance and flavor during storage. The hybrid Early Samanta F1 has high yield potential, reaching 60-80 tons per hectare, even under unfavorable growing conditions. Due to its characteristics, the watermelon is widely used for fresh market sales and is suitable for home pickling and other culinary purposes. This hybrid combines early maturity, disease resistance, high fruit quality, and excellent transportability, making it an attractive choice for farmers and gardeners.
