Baronesa RZ F1 is a hybrid watermelon from Rijk Zwaan of the Sugar Baby type. It gives very uniform, round fruits with dark green skin and deep red, high-sugar flesh, weighing 4-9 kg. Plants are strong with small leaves and good leaf cover that reduces sunburn, and fruit set is excellent, so yields can be very high. It is recommended for open-field growing. It suits farmers who sell round, dark melons by the piece.
Product details
- Crop: Watermelon
- Variety: Baronesa RZ F1
- Type: Hybrid F1, Sugar Baby type
- Brand/maker: Rijk Zwaan
- Fruit: Round, dark green skin, red flesh, 4-9 kg
- Best for: Open field
- Pack size: Price shown is per unit as listed
How to plant
- Choose open ground with full sun and well-drained soil.
- Add compost or cow dung and a balanced fertilizer before planting.
- Sow 2 seeds per hole about 2.5 cm deep; keep the strongest plant.
- Space plants about 1 m apart in rows 1.5-2 m apart.
Care after planting
- Water well during vine growth and fruit set.
- Side-dress when vines start to run and again when fruits set.
- Mulch to keep fruits clean and reduce weeds.
- Harvest when the tendril by the fruit dries and the ground spot turns yellow.
Frequently asked questions
How big are Baronesa fruits?
Usually 4-9 kg, round, with dark green skin. Size depends on spacing and feeding.
Is Baronesa a Sugar Baby type?
Yes. It is a dark-skinned Sugar Baby type with deep red, high-sugar flesh.
Does it suffer from sunburn?
It has good leaf cover, which gives fewer sunburn problems.
Can I replant seed from Baronesa fruits?
No. It is an F1 hybrid; saved seed will not give uniform fruits.
Delivery
We deliver across Nigeria. Orders within Oyo State of ₦200,000 and above ship free, or you can pick up from our store. Need advice on the right product or quantity? WhatsApp us on 0810 845 2311.
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