URJA US-888 - WATERMELON F-1 HYBRID SEEDS

• SPECIFICATIONS:
• A warm season crop mainly grown in tropical and subtropical regions.
• Generally, a long period of warm, preferably dry weather with abundant sunshine is required.
• It is susceptible to frost.
• Excess humidity will promote the attack of diseases and insect-pests.
• For good quality and sweetness, dry weather during the fruit development is necessary.
• It requires tropical climate and fairly high temperature (35-40°C) during fruit development.
• Cool nights and warm days are ideal for accumulation of sugars in the fruits.
• Maturity is hastened if nights are warm.
• The average temperature for growth should be around 30-35°C with maximum around 40°C and minimum between 20 and 25°C.
• The optimum temperature range of 18-25°C is required for germination.
• VARIETY DETAILS:
• Early medium maturity
• Round Sugar Baby type hybrid (highly popular)
• Red flesh with soft texture
• Resistant to Fusarium
• Average fruit weight: 8 to 10kg
• Approx. seeds count - 50

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