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Watermelon

(Citrullus lanatus)

 

  • Type of vegetable : fruit.
  • Optimum growth pH range: 5-6.8
  • Optimum growth temperature range : 28-35°C
  • Organic matter requirements :
  • Rooting : deep (more than 120 cm)
  • Special requirements : indifferent to photoperiodism. Significant light requirements and appreciates dry climates. Well suited to Mayotte. Pay attention to good irrigation management (sugar content) and good insolation.

 

  • Seed characteristics  
  • Number of seeds per gram : 5 - 15
  • Nursery : Optional
  • Sowing depth : 20 - 30 mm
  • Line spacing : 180 - 250 cm
  • Interplant  : 70 - 150 cm
  • Remarks : 2 to 3 seeds/pockets in direct sowing. Beware of high temperatures which delay germination
  • Seed germination time
20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C
12 d 5 d 4 days 3 days

 

  • Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Nursery Field

Pollination at commercial maturity

20-30 d 65-95 d 40-45 d

 

  • Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures Relative humidity Average shelf life
10-15°C 90% 2 to 3 weeks
Last change : 07/25/22