Description

Watermelon Kaolack

The watermelon kaolack seeds grow as oval-shaped fruit, large size, light green peel. This cylindrical round melon is called an icebox type because it is sizeable enough to fit in the refrigerator.

• These seeds are widely adapted, light green on the outside and bright red, firm, and fine-grained inner flesh that is super sweet.
• It has wonderful resistance to fusarium and anthracnosis (Colletotrichum legendarium).
• This product is well-appreciated and one of the most popular watermelon seeds grown in Nigeria.

Watermelon Kaolack: Product features

• Sowing: 350-400g per hectare.
• Distance: 4-5 seeds per hole. Thin out when sprouted leaving the strongest plant.
• Days of maturity: 70-90 days.
• Package size: 100g.
• Fruit weight: 5-6kg.
• Fruit skin colour: Light green, with fine medium green stripes.
• Inner flesh features: Red colour, crunchy and sweet.

Plant population and spacing

• A generally adopted spacing of between 4,000 to 8,000 plants per hectare is recommended.

Climatic requirements

• Optimum germination temperature: 27-32°C, with night temperature not lower than 24°C.
• Optimum growth temperatures at night are 18-20°C, and day 24-30°C, and for ripening 15- 25°C. 2.2

Transplanting watermelon seeds

• The seeds must be transplanted and watered immediately after they have been obtained from the nursery.
• Planting trays should be kept cool and moist in the shade until used.
• When transplanting, ensure that the roots are not be damaged by the application of unnecessary pressure around the root module.

Fertilization

Watermelon is reasonably sensitive to salt, displaying a 50% yield reduction in the range of EC 4-6 (mhos/cm at 25 C). Consult Farmsquare or a fertilizer or soil specialist on other remedies needed in terms of a soil sample result.

Pests/Diseases

They include; Aphids, Cucumber Beetles. Squash Vine Borer Moths and Fusarium Wilt. Although some of these diseases can be treated early through close monitory of the farm with agrochemicals recommended for watermelon production.