Water melon kiran – (seeds) F1 hybrid

Description

🍉 Watermelon Kiran Seed Care Guide

Variety: Kiran Watermelon (F1 Hybrid)
Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus

🌞 Light

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for healthy vine and fruit development.
• Avoid shaded areas; sunlight improves sweetness and yield.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 24°C–35°C.
• Warm, dry climate is best — avoid waterlogging and cold conditions.

🌿 Soil

• Prefers well-drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter.
• pH between 6.0–7.5.
• Mix compost or cow dung before sowing for nutrient enrichment.

🌱 Sowing

• Sow 2–3 seeds per pit at a depth of about 2–3 cm.
• Maintain spacing of 2–3 feet between plants and 6 feet between rows for good vine spread.
• Thin to the strongest seedling after germination.

💧 Watering

• Keep the soil moist until germination (5–7 days).
• After vine growth begins, water moderately — avoid overwatering.
• Reduce watering when fruits start ripening to improve sweetness.

🌾 Fertilizer

• At planting: Apply organic compost or FYM (Farmyard Manure).
• During growth: Use Basfoliar 19:19:19 SP or a balanced NPK fertilizer every 15–20 days.
• During fruiting: Switch to Basfoliar Fruit SP or high-potassium fertilizer for better fruit size and taste.

🐛 Pests & Diseases

• Common pests: Aphids, fruit flies, and leaf miners.
• Prevent with neem oil spray (3–5 ml per litre) weekly.
• Avoid wet leaves to reduce fungal infections like powdery mildew.

🍈 Harvesting

• Harvest in 80–90 days after sowing.
• Signs of ripeness:
  • The underside of fruit turns yellowish.
  • The tendril near the fruit stem dries up.
  • A dull sound when tapped.