Zhako Watermelon — an ultra-early sugar hybrid of yellow watermelon developed by the seed company Asia Seed from South Korea. This variety is distinguished by its bright yellow color both in the rind and flesh, making it an attractive and unusual choice for consumers. The vegetative period is approximately 55-60 days, allowing for early harvest and competitive market positioning.
Zhako watermelon fruits have an elongated oval shape with an average weight of 5 to 8 kilograms. The flesh has a tender, juicy texture and high sugar content — around 11-12% — providing a pleasant sweet taste. The rind is thin yet dense, contributing to good storage quality and enabling long-distance transportation without quality loss. The seeds are small in number, enhancing convenience of consumption.
Zhako is versatile for cultivation: it can be grown in open fields, under plastic covers, or in plastic tunnels. The hybrid is well-suited for both direct sowing and transplanting methods. Typically, one plant produces 4 fruits, but under favorable conditions, this number may reach 8. The recommended planting density is no more than 10,000 plants per hectare. Due to its characteristics, Zhako watermelon is ideal for fresh market sales and enables farmers to obtain high-quality, commercially attractive yields.
