The Watermelon Striped Torpedo is an early hybrid with a maturation period of about 65 days, making it suitable for growing in open ground in the central regions and in southern Russia. The plant is vining, with a main vine of medium or long length, which allows for efficient use of space when growing. For optimal growth, it is recommended to tie the plants to a trellis up to 50 cm high, remove side shoots, and pinch them out above the 1-3 leaf, although growing on the ground is also possible. The watermelon fruits have an elongated-oval shape with smooth dark green skin, decorated with light green spiny stripes of medium width, giving them a characteristic bright and attractive appearance. The mass of one fruit reaches 10-12 kg, which indicates the high yield of the variety. The watermelon flesh is red, tender and sweet, which makes its taste especially pleasant and in demand among consumers. The hybrid is distinguished by a long fruiting period, which allows to obtain a crop for a long time. The seeds of the variety weigh about 8 grams and are bee-pollinated, which contributes to good pollination and fruit formation. Due to its characteristics and qualities, the watermelon Striped Torpedo is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking an early and abundant crop of tasty and beautiful watermelons.
