Watermelon (Sugar Baby Type) – Premium Hybrid Seeds
Product Overview
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Sweetness: 11% to 12% Brix
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Fruit Color: Blackish Green with Deep Red Crispy Flesh
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Fruit Size: Uniform, weighing 7-10 kg
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Shape: Round
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Plant Type: Sugar Baby Type
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Yield: Average 18 MT/acre (depending on season and cultural practices)
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Adaptability: Excellent adaptability across various agro-climatic zones in India
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Transportability: Suitable for long-distance transport
Recommended States for Cultivation
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Kharif Season: Chhattisgarh (CG), Maharashtra (MH)
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Rabi Season: Andhra Pradesh (AP), Telangana (TS), Assam (AS), Bihar (BR), Chhattisgarh (CG), Gujarat (GJ), Jharkhand (JH), Karnataka (KA), Madhya Pradesh (MP), Maharashtra (MH), Odisha (OD), Rajasthan (RJ), Uttar Pradesh (UP), West Bengal (WB), Assam (AS), Tripura (TR), Manipur
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Summer Season: Chhattisgarh (CG), Gujarat (GJ), Jharkhand (JH), Karnataka (KA), Madhya Pradesh (MP), Maharashtra (MH), Odisha (OD), Rajasthan (RJ)
Agronomic Practices
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Seed Rate: 400 - 500 g per acre
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Plant Population: 7,000 - 7,500 plants per acre
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Sowing Time: Late Winter, Early Summer, Summer
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Spacing: Row to Row: 120 cm, Plant to Plant: 30 cm (Single Row) or 240 × 30 cm (Double Row)
Soil Preparation and Fertilization
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Soil Type: Medium to Sandy Loam with Good Drainage
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Fertilizer Dose: 80:100:120 kg N:P:K per acre
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Basal Dose: 50% N and 100% P, K during final land preparation
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Top Dressing: 25% N at 30 days and 50 days after sowing
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Organic Matter: Apply 8-10 MT of well-decomposed FYM per acre
Seed Treatment
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Carbendazim + Thiram: 2g each per kg of seeds
Weed Control
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Manual weeding is recommended. Perform hand weeding before fruit set.
Disease and Pest Management
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Major Diseases: Damping-off, Downey Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Wilt, Anthracnose, Gummy Stem Blight
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Major Pests: Leaf Miner, Thrips, Fruit Fly
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Precautions: Avoid spraying insecticides during peak pollination (30-50 days).
Irrigation Schedule
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Regular irrigation is essential.
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Adjust frequency based on soil type and season.
Harvesting
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Maturity: 85-90 days after sowing
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Indicators of Maturity:
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Dry tendril at the vine attachment
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Dull fruit appearance
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Metallic sound when tapped
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Why Choose This Hybrid Watermelon?
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High Yield Potential: Up to 18 MT per acre
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Excellent Taste and Appearance: Deep red flesh with uniform size
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Adaptable Across Regions: Suitable for Kharif, Rabi, and Summer
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Long-Distance Transportability: Maintains freshness during shipping
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