First melon cultivation in Barth: Sweet fruits conquer the region!

First melon cultivation in Barth: Sweet fruits conquer the region!

Barth, Deutschland - in Barth, in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen, history is currently being written: Barther Hahn Geszlüsebau GmbH successfully receives water and honey melons for the first time. Managing Director Wolfgang Hahn and his committed team have followed the first crops with this ambitious project in the footsteps of decades of tomato production.

The decision to grow on melons was no coincidence. After 15 years of experience in greenhouse use, old greenhouses, which were originally used for tomato cultivation during the GDR period, were converted. In winter 2010/2011, snow masses caused the collapse of glass roofs, and in June 2012 a hailstan weather damaged other greenhouses. The resulting cultivation test with watermelons of the "Mini Love" variety could therefore be understood as an innovation step in the region.

harvest with promising results

On April 21, 2023, a total of 350 watermelon plants were set. The first harvest results have so far been promising: on the first three days there were already yields of 90 kg, 198 kg and 231 kg. The melons need a daily water supply of around 1,000 liters as well as additional liquid nutrients in order to be able to grow optimally. The demand from the customer currently exceeds the production capacity, which underlines the success of the extension.

The first melons are now available in Barth. The honeycomb melons of the Italian variety "Impero" were also sown and are now part of the offer.

successful cultivation methods

To successfully grow melons, a certain specialist knowledge is required. As the experts of agronoblog.com , the choice of the variety plays a decisive role, especially with regard to the health of the plants and the quality of the fruit. An optimal pH of the soil from 6.0 to 6.5 and the correct irrigation are also essential for a good result. It is known that melon care is less complex than the care of tomatoes, which benefits the team in Barth.

Wolfgang Hahn is already planning to grow melons in 2026 to further expand the offer and to meet the needs of customers.

Overall, the melon cultivation in Barth is not only a bold step in a new direction, but also a promising project that could expand the agricultural opportunities in the region. Further information on the melon cultivation and the development so far can be found on ndr.de