Propagation: waterMelons can be direct seeded, or propagated to a seedling and later Transplanted.
For the direct seeded, the planting depth is about 1cm to 2cm and between row spacing is 1.5-2m, while the intra-plant spacing is 40cm-60cm.
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Fertilizer application.
At planting, we start with Phosphorus fertilizer eg Yara power, NPK 23:23:0 or DAP
This is to enable the young seedlings form a good roots network a healthy stem and leaves.
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Weed control:
Weeds should be adequately controlled, especially when the melon plants are young. Weeds which grow upright offer greater competition by fighting for nutrients and shading the melon plants.
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Weed control can be achieved by application of black plastic mulches or manual cultivation.
Please note ;I have not come across watermelon selective weeding herbicides.
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Diseases such as;
powdery mildew, downy mildew, alternaria leaf spot, anthracnose, and fusarium wilt cause problems under certain conditions.
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Insect pests such as:
cucumber beetle, aphids, flea beetles, and Melon fly too cause big problems.
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Harvesting: Watermelon is ready for harvest in about 60 to 90 days depending by the location and climatic condition.
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Before getting into farming do a good market survey. 1. Check market trend for the last 5 months.
2.Check the current trend, in term of prices and quantities consumed. 3. Read between the line and connect with the market for the next 5 months.
Farm inputs
After choosing the crop of your choice.
-Do a good research on inputs, especially seeds.From the market you can also get the varieties of their choice.
-Visit few farmers and get to know the best fertilzer and agrochemicals they are using.