Watermelon Striped Oval Hybrid Seeds (Tarbooj/तरबूज के बीज)

Striped watermelon is a red, sweet, crisp, and juicy fruit which makes it a perfect choice for the fresh snack lover. It is an excellent source of nutrition with a sweet, mild, and delicate taste. Watermelon has a high water content which is over 92%; which is very healthy for our bodies and can keep us hydrated throughout the day. Grow your own watermelon at home because it's a great idea to savor your own planted fresh watermelon.

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About this item

• Number of hybrid Watermelon striped Seeds: 12 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Summer Season 
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant/Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 1.5-2.5 cm
• Germination Time: 6 to 14 days 
• Germination temperature: 21 to 35°C.
• Harvesting: 75-90 days from sowing
• Fruit color: light green with dark green stripes
• Average weight: 4-6 kgs

What size grow bag is best for Watermelon?

• 18 x 18 (W*H)
• 24 x 24 (W*H)
• 24 x 36 (W*H)

Striped Oval Watermelon Growing Season In India

Watermelon is a warm-season plant that is mainly grown in tropical and subtropical regions.  You can sow Watermelon Striped Oval Hybrid seeds from late spring to early summer (March to April) because this is the best time to plant watermelon seeds.

How To Grow Striped Watermelon In Container

You can sow watermelon-striped Oval Hybrid seeds by both direct and transplant methods. But most gardeners recommend transplants because it give a good environment for the plant and grow successfully. Watermelon seeds germinate rapidly in warm climates with temperatures between 21-35°C.

Watermelon Striped Oval Hybrid Seeds Sowing Method

To sow green watermelon seeds, fill the seedling tray or small pot with growing medium (potting soil) then sow the seeds at a depth of1.5-2.5 cm. Add water to the soil and maintain the proper amount of moisture. Place the seedling tray in such a place that the plant can get the proper amount of sunlight. It can take about 6-14 days for watermelon seeds to germinate.
When the watermelon plant has at least two sets of leaves, carefully (without disturbing its roots) transplant the healthiest plant into the pots with the soil and compost, making sure only one healthy plant is planted in each pot.

How To Fertilize Watermelon Striped Plants

• To make the plants grow faster, you can use nitrogen-rich organic fertilizers like old manure, bone meal, and mustard cake after transplanting.
• After flowering on the watermelon vine, you should apply fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium to it. You can fertilize the watermelon plant at an interval of 15 to 20 days.

Striped Oval Watermelon Care Tips

Water – Give an adequate amount of water to the growing plants. Maintain the proper amount of moisture in the soil, so that watermelon plants can grow well.
Soil – Use fertile, loamy soil (sand + clay mixture) to plant watermelon.
Sunlight – The watermelon vine should get about 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight daily.
Temperature – The temperature between 21-40°C is suitable for the good growth of the watermelon plant.
Common pests and diseases – Aphids, beetles, and spider mites affect plant growth and the watermelon plant is infected by some diseases such as powdery mildew, anthracnose, and fusarium wilt. Spray neem oil on watermelon vine or fruit to avoid pests or diseases on the plant.

Striped Watermelon Harvesting Time

• Within 45-60 days from seed sowing, striped watermelon starts flowering
• With proper vine care, you can get fresh watermelon fruit ripening on the watermelon vine within 75 to 90 days from seed sowing.

Watermelon Striped Oval Plant Special Features

• Common name – Tarbooj (In Hindi)
• Scientific name – Citrullus Lanatus
• Flower color – Yellow
• Height – Above 300 cm (vine)

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