Description


Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a plant species in the family Cucurbitaceae, a vine-like flowering plant originally domesticated in West Africa. It is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, having more than 1000 varieties.

Agronomy practices for growing Watermelon


  • Soil

    • Well drained sandy loams and alluvial soils at riverbed are best suited

  • Sowing time

    • As per the regional practices and timings

  • Optimum temp. for germination

    • 28-32°C

  • Spacing

    • Row to Row: 150 cm

  • Seed rate

    • 300-400 gm/acre

  • Climate

    • Hot weather with sunshine hours favours increased sweetness

  • Preparation of Main field

    • Deep ploughing and harrowing. Add well decomposed FYM 10-12 tons/acre. Open ridges & furrows at required spacing and apply basal dose of fertilizer Irrigate one day before sowing. Sow 2 seeds per hill

  • Chemical Fertilizer

    • Fertilizer requirement varies with soil fertility

  • Basal dose before sowing

    • 25:50:50 NPK kg/acre

  • Top dressing 30 days after sowing

    • 25:00:50 NPK kg/acre Apply micronutrient as and when required

  • Plant Protection

    • Follow plant protection measures as and when required

    Note: Recommendations may vary due to change in place and season

Varieties

Naina
  • Plant Type

    • Vigorous, and good foliage

  • Maturity

    • 90-100 days

  • Outer Rind Color

    • Light green with dark green strips

  • Flesh color

    • Deep Crimson Red

  • Fruit weight

    • 9-10 kg

  • Fruit shape

    • Oblong

  • TSS (%)

    • 12-13

  • Features

    • High Yield, Good keeping quality

Megha
  • Plant Type

    • Vigorous and strong

  • Maturity

    • 85-90 days

  • Outer Rind Color

    • Blackish green

  • Flesh color

    • Deep red

  • Fruit weight

    • 4-5 kg

  • Fruit shape

    • Round

  • TSS (%)

    • 11-12

  • Features

    • Good for long distance transport, good adoptability

Prince
  • Plant Type

    • Medium vigor

  • Maturity

    • 75-78 days

  • Outer Rind Color

    • Black attractive rind

  • Flesh color

    • Bright Red

  • Fruit weight

    • 3-3.5 kg

  • Fruit shape

    • Oblong

  • TSS (%)

    • 12-13

  • Features

    • Personal size, good shelf life

Super Nova
  • Plant Type

    • Medium vigor

  • Maturity

    • 75-80 days

  • Outer Rind Color

    • Black attractive rind

  • Flesh color

    • Bright Red

  • Fruit weight

    • 3.5-4 kg

  • Fruit shape

    • Oblong

  • TSS (%)

    • 12-14

  • Features

    • Personal size, good shelf life

Glory
  • Plant Type

    • Vigorous & good foliage

  • Maturity

    • 65-70 days

  • Outer Rind Color

    • Dark Black

  • Flesh color

    • Deep crimson red

  • Fruit weight

    • 4-5 kg

  • Fruit shape

    • Oval round

  • TSS (%)

    • 12-16

  • Features

    • Good taste, good keeping quality

Supreem
  • Plant Type

    • Vigorous, and medium early

  • Maturity

    • 80-85 days

  • Outer Rind Color

    • Light green with dark green strips

  • Flesh color

    • Bright Red

  • Fruit weight

    • 9-10 kg

  • Fruit shape

    • Oblong

  • TSS (%)

    • 12-13

  • Features

    • High Yield, Early Hybrid, & attractive fruits