| Aspect | Details |
|---|
| Botanical Name | Citrullus lanatus |
| Popular Varieties/Hybrids |
Kashi Mohini, Kashi Pitamber,Arka shyama |
| Climatic Requirements |
Temperature: 24°C to 30°C; Rainfall: Well-distributed during early growth; dry conditions during fruit maturation |
| Soil Type |
Sandy loam to loamy soil with good drainage, pH: 6.0 to 7.5 |
| Sowing Time |
Summer (Jan–Feb); Kharif (July–Aug) |
| Seed Rate |
3–4 kg/ha depending on varieties |
| Transplanting |
25–30 days seedlings are ready for transplanting |
| Fertilizer Requirement |
100–120 kg N, 50–80 kg P₂O₅, 60 kg K₂O per hectare; FYM: 20–25 tons/ha; Apply N in 2–3 split doses (basal and topdressing) |
| Irrigation |
Requires regular irrigation during early stages; reduce during flowering and fruit development |
| Weed Control |
Manual weeding during early stages; mulching suppresses weeds and improves quality harvest |
| Harvesting |
80–100 days after sowing; harvest when fruit produces a dull sound when tapped and the tendrils near the fruit dry |
| Yield |
40–60 tons/ha |
| Post-Harvest |
Store up to 15 days at room temperature |
| Major Diseases |
Alternaria blight, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Bud necrosis virus |
Sign up with Google