Description
Striped Oval Watermelon Hybrid Seeds
Striped Oval Watermelon is a sweet, crisp, and juicy fruit that’s perfect for fresh snack lovers. Packed with over 92% water, it helps keep you hydrated while offering essential nutrients. Its delicate, sweet flavor makes it an excellent addition to your home garden. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own fresh, delicious watermelon with minimal care.
About This Item
- Number of Seeds: 12 Hybrid Seeds
- Where to Grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing Season: Summer (March to April)
- Sowing Method: Direct or seedling transplant
- Seed Sowing Depth: 1.5–2.5 cm
- Germination Time: 6–14 days
- Germination Temperature: 21–35°C
- Harvesting Time: 75–90 days from sowing
- Fruit Color: Light green with dark green stripes
- Average Fruit Weight: 4–6 kg
Recommended Grow Bag Sizes
- 18 x 18 cm (W x H)
- 24 x 24 cm (W x H)
- 24 x 36 cm (W x H)
Watermelon Growing Season in India
Watermelon thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates. The best time to sow Striped Oval Hybrid Watermelon seeds is from late spring to early summer (March to April) when temperatures are ideal for germination and growth.
How to Grow Striped Oval Watermelon in Containers
Striped Oval Watermelon seeds can be sown directly or using the transplant method. For better results, the transplant method is recommended:
- Fill a seedling tray with a well-composted growing medium.
- Sow seeds 1.5–2.5 cm deep and water lightly to maintain moisture.
- Place the tray in a sunny spot; seeds germinate in 6–14 days.
- Once seedlings develop two sets of leaves, transplant the healthiest ones into larger pots or grow bags, ensuring only one plant per container.
Fertilizing Watermelon Plants
- After transplanting, use nitrogen-rich fertilizers like old manure, mustard cake, or bone meal to boost growth.
- Apply phosphorus and potassium-rich fertilizers after flowering for healthy fruit development.
- Fertilize every 15–20 days for best results.
Care Tips for Watermelon Plants
- Water: Ensure consistent watering to maintain soil moisture without making it soggy.
- Soil: Use fertile, loamy soil (a mix of sand and clay) for planting.
- Sunlight: Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Temperature: Ideal growing temperatures are between 21–40°C.
- Pests and Diseases: Protect plants from aphids, beetles, spider mites, and diseases like powdery mildew, anthracnose, and fusarium wilt by spraying neem oil.
Harvesting Watermelon
- Watermelon plants start flowering 45–60 days after sowing.
- Fruits ripen on the vine within 75–90 days with proper care.
- Harvest watermelons when the underside turns yellow and they sound hollow when tapped.
Striped Oval Watermelon Plant Special Features
- Common Name: Tarbooj (तर्बूज in Hindi)
- Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Plant Height: Over 300 cm (vine)
- Level of Growing: Easy
Grow your own refreshing, juicy watermelons and enjoy the rewards of home gardening!
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