Fruits· Citrullus lanatus
Guide de culture du Watermelon
Large warm-season vine fruit. High water content, grown worldwide in tropical and temperate regions.
Combien de temps faut-il pour cultiver Watermelon ?
Watermelon est généralement prêt à être récolté environ 80 jours après la plantation.
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Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, loam
Plage de pH : 6 - 7 (optimal : 6.5)
Drainage : excellent
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Conseils de culture
Plant on raised beds for drainage
Thump test: hollow sound indicates ripeness
Questions fréquentes
How long does Watermelon take to grow?
Watermelon typically takes 80 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is spring, summer.
What soil does Watermelon need?
Watermelon grows best in sandy loam, loam soil with a pH of 6-7. Excellent drainage is required.
What temperature does Watermelon need?
Watermelon grows best at 24-32°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Watermelon?
Across 124 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Watermelon range from 560 to 336,550 kg/hectare, with a median of 24,475. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management.
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