First Production                                   45 Days

Per Acre Plantation                              4500 Plant

Crop Duration                                       5 Months

Production Per Acre                            50-80 Tonne

Per Plant Average Production            25 Kg/Plant

Fruit Buy Back Price                           10 Rs/Kg

Mortality                                               10%

SOIL & CLIMATE CONDITION-

Watermelon plants love the heat, and need a long and warm growing season of at least 70 to 85 days, depending on the variety, to produce sweet fruit. They grow best when daytime temperatures fall between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and nighttime temperatures fall between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

They can thrive in both humid and semi-arid environments, but may develop fungal foliage diseases in humid areas more frequently than in dry areas. Watermelon plants need an area with full sun to develop completely. Growers in cooler climates, aside from choosing cold-tolerant types of watermelon, can extend their season by providing a greenhouse, cold frame or other shelter at the beginning and end of the season.

Watermelon grows best in fertile, well-draining, sandy loam soils. Most soils benefit from incorporating a few inches of organic compost before planting, and perhaps some fertilizer as well. Avoid very sandy or clay soils, as they will stunt the growth of watermelon if not handled properly. Keeping weeds down around the melons from planting to harvest will reduce competition for water and nutrients.

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around the bases of the plants can help with weed suppression with little manual labor. After growth emerges, the plants may benefit from a side dressing of 33-0-0 or 21-0-0 fertilizer to encourage strong growth. Some already rich soils may not require this extra boost.