Watermelon is an excellent dessert fruit and the fruit juice makes an excellent refreshing and cooling beverage after adding a pinch of salt and black pepper. Watermelon is a trailing annual vine with tendrils. The plant requires 6 to 8 hours of daily sunlight in order to produce fully formed melons. Although watermelon is a fruit, in cultivation practices it is treated as a vegetable.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full sunlight
Watering
Water everyday
Where to grow
Outdoors
Time Till Harvest
11-12 weeks
Seasonal Information
All seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seedlings at 200cm by 45cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest 90-100 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Best time to sow watermelon seeds is from October to march.
Watermelon is grown on the ground, open farmland, or yard gardens. Seeds are sown directly on outdoor raised beds.
Fertile, well-drained, sandy soil with plenty of organic manures is needed.
Seeds should be soaked overnight and kept at a moist warm place for 48 hours for initiation of germination.
Sow two to three pre-germinated seeds per spot in a spacing of 3 x 3 ft.
Push the seeds a little in soil with your fingers & completely cover them with surrounding soil.
Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.
Seeds will germinate within the first 6-8 days or so & tiny sprouts will be visible.
Second week onwards, seedlings will start growing into a small plants
Three weeks after germination, only single, healthy seedlings are allowed to grow at one spot & other slow growing seedlings are thinned out.
Caring
Watermelon plants require full sunlight.
A good source of irrigation is essential. If grown on a large scale, a drip irrigation system is recommended.
Because watermelon fruits are large, the vine is not grown on a trellis; it is rather allowed to trail on the ground.
Add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. Organic manure can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, Compost or Vermicompost.
Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spay appropriate medicines as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted. Watch out for Powdery Mildew when plants are young.
Watermelon plants have separate Male & female flowers on the same plant. Fruits will be formed on female flowers after pollination.
Hand pollination of flowers: Take ‘pollens’ from male flowers on painting brush or cotton bud & dust them on ‘stigma’ of female flowers. This will increase the chances of getting more melons. This step is not mandatory.
On an average, the fruits ripen 90 to 120 days after sowing.
Irrigation should be stopped during ripening of fruits as watering at this stageadversely affects fruit quality and results in fruit cracking.
About 2 to 3 melons can be obtained per plant in its single lifespan of 3-4 months
Common Problems
Why is my watermelon Plant not growing? Watermelon requires a hot, dry climate and a long growing season preferably with warmer days and cooler nights. Avoid growing watermelon during the rainy season or cold winters. Why did my plant get small sized melons? Too many melons should not be allowed to grow on a single plant, as this will result in small sized fruits. Usually, gardeners purposely keep only one or two watermelon fruits per plant to harvest big sized fruits.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
Watermelon helps you to hydrate in dry, hot summers. It relieve muscle soreness after workouts & is good for skin and hair. Watermelon can also improve digestion
What you get
The fruits contain 92% water, 0.2% protein, 0.3% minerals and 7.0% carbohydrates in a 100g edible flesh. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamins B1, B5 and B6, Carotenoids, Lycopene, and Cucurbitacin E
Green trivia
1.In the 7th century, watermelons were being cultivated in India, and by the 10th century had reached China, which is today the world's single largest watermelon producer.
2.Watermelon is a cousin of cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
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Maturity in watermelon can be judged from the withering of plants tendril, change in fruit belly colour or ground spot to yellow and thumping test. The mature fruits on thumping give a dull sound as against the metallic sound of unripe fruits. However, the knack of recognising a ripe melon comes with experience.
What type of soil does the crop need?
Sandy loam soils are best. Alluvial riverbeds are also good for watermelon. The soil should be well drained and should have ample organic matter.
How to increase the production of watermelons on a plant?
The excessive vine growth can be pruned manually to restrict the green growth and promote more female flowers. If apical shoot of the plant is pinched and 2 to 4 side shoots are allowed to grow, it gives significantly higher fruit yield.
How to water this crop?
Application water should be restricted to the base of the plants and root zone only. Irrigation water should not wet the vines, especially when flowering, or fruit development are in progress, as this may promote diseases.
What is Watermelon also popularly known as in India?
Regionally in India, Watermelon is also known as Tarbuj, Kalingad, Puchha kaya, Thannir Mathan.
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Watermelon is an excellent dessert fruit and the fruit juice makes an excellent refreshing and cooling beverage after adding a pinch of salt and black pepper. Watermelon is a trailing annual vine with tendrils. The plant requires 6 to 8 hours of daily sunlight in order to produce fully formed melons. Although watermelon is a fruit, in cultivation practices it is treated as a vegetable.34.8https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/w/a/watermelon.jpghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/w/a/watermelon-left.pnghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/w/a/watermelon-right.pngadd-to-cartNoSummer, Winter60-75 days<a href="/buy-seeds-online-india/fruit-seeds-online.html">Fruit Seeds</a><section class="growthStages section-container">
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing_icon.png" alt="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" />
<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seedlings at 200cm by 45cm</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/germination_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-5 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/harvest_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Harvest 90-100 days from sowing</p>
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</section><section class="importantTips section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/watermelon_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>Watermelon helps you to hydrate in dry, hot summers. It relieve muscle soreness after workouts & is good for skin and hair. Watermelon can also improve digestion</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/watermelon_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1 alignRight">
<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>The fruits contain 92% water, 0.2% protein, 0.3% minerals and 7.0% carbohydrates in a 100g edible flesh. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamins B1, B5 and B6, Carotenoids, Lycopene, and Cucurbitacin E</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/watermelon_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/watermelon_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>In the 7th century, watermelons were being cultivated in India, and by the 10th century had reached China, which is today the world's single largest watermelon producer.</p>
<p><b>2.</b>Watermelon is a cousin of cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.</p>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>When can I harvest watermelons? <span></span></h2>
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<p>Maturity in watermelon can be judged from the withering of plants tendril, change in fruit belly colour or ground spot to yellow and thumping test. The mature fruits on thumping give a dull sound as against the metallic sound of unripe fruits. However, the knack of recognising a ripe melon comes with experience. </p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>What type of soil does the crop need? <span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>Sandy loam soils are best. Alluvial riverbeds are also good for watermelon. The soil should be well drained and should have ample organic matter.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>How to increase the production of watermelons on a plant? <span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>The excessive vine growth can be pruned manually to restrict the green growth and promote more female flowers. If apical shoot of the plant is pinched and 2 to 4 side shoots are allowed to grow, it gives significantly higher fruit yield. </p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>How to water this crop?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>Application water should be restricted to the base of the plants and root zone only. Irrigation water should not wet the vines, especially when flowering, or fruit development are in progress, as this may promote diseases.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>What is Watermelon also popularly known as in India?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>Regionally in India, Watermelon is also known as Tarbuj, Kalingad, Puchha kaya, Thannir Mathan.</p>
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<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing.jpg" alt="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the" title="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Best time to sow watermelon seeds is from October to march. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Watermelon is grown on the ground, open farmland, or yard gardens. Seeds are sown directly on outdoor raised beds.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fertile, well-drained, sandy soil with plenty of organic manures is needed.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seeds should be soaked overnight and kept at a moist warm place for 48 hours for initiation of germination.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sow two to three pre-germinated seeds per spot in a spacing of 3 x 3 ft.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Push the seeds a little in soil with your fingers & completely cover them with surrounding soil.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seeds will germinate within the first 6-8 days or so & tiny sprouts will be visible.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Second week onwards, seedlings will start growing into a small plants</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Three weeks after germination, only single, healthy seedlings are allowed to grow at one spot & other slow growing seedlings are thinned out.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Watermelon plants require full sunlight.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">A good source of irrigation is essential. If grown on a large scale, a drip irrigation system is recommended.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Because watermelon fruits are large, the vine is not grown on a trellis; it is rather allowed to trail on the ground.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. Organic manure can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, Compost or Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spay appropriate medicines as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted. Watch out for Powdery Mildew when plants are young.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Watermelon plants have separate Male & female flowers on the same plant. Fruits will be formed on female flowers after pollination.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Hand pollination of flowers: Take ‘pollens’ from male flowers on painting brush or cotton bud & dust them on ‘stigma’ of female flowers. This will increase the chances of getting more melons. This step is not mandatory.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">On an average, the fruits ripen 90 to 120 days after sowing. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Irrigation should be stopped during ripening of fruits as watering at this stageadversely affects fruit quality and results in fruit cracking.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">About 2 to 3 melons can be obtained per plant in its single lifespan of 3-4 months</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/common-problem.jpg" alt="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep" title="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why is my watermelon Plant not growing?</b><br>
<span>Watermelon requires a hot, dry climate and a long growing season preferably with warmer days and cooler nights. Avoid growing watermelon during the rainy season or cold winters.</span><br>
<b>Why did my plant get small sized melons?</b><br>
<span>Too many melons should not be allowed to grow on a single plant, as this will result in small sized fruits. Usually, gardeners purposely keep only one or two watermelon fruits per plant to harvest big sized fruits.</span><br>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section><section class="didYouKnow section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
</div>
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<ul>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/light_icon.png" title="Bright Indirect Sunlight" alt="Bright Indirect Sunlight">
<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full sunlight</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water everyday</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Outdoors</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>11-12 weeks</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/seasonalinformation_icon.png" title="Low Maintenance" alt="Low Maintenance">
<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>All seasons</p>
</li>
</ul>
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