Water Melon (Citrullus lanatus)

  • Watermelon is a warm season crop, which requires dry weather with abundant sunshine for quality fruit production.
  • The crop can be grown on well drained sandy, sandy loam or alluvial soils.
  • A pH range of 6.0-7.0 and temperature range of 24-27°C are considered optimum for the growth of the vines.
  • Cool nights and warm days are ideal for accumulation of sugars in the fruits.
  • The seed germinates best when temperatures are higher than 20°C.
  • High humidity at the time of vegetative growth renders the crop susceptible to various fungal diseases.