{"product_id":"watermelon-seeds","title":"Water Melon F1 Arya 114 - Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater Melon F1 Arya 114 - Fruit Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrailing vine, 2-4 m long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6-8 hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular deep watering while growing; reduce as fruit ripens for sweetness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost at planting, then balanced feed; potash-rich feed during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sweet flesh is eaten fresh, juiced or added to summer salads and drinks; the seeds are roasted as a snack and the rind can be cooked or pickled. A classic hydrating summer fruit across Indian households.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Direct sow seeds 2-3 cm deep, two or three to a hill, spacing hills 90-120 cm apart on raised beds. Seeds germinate in 7-14 days in warm soil above 24 C. Train or let vines sprawl with ample room, water consistently while fruit develops, and mulch to keep fruit clean. Hand-pollinate flowers in the early morning if fruit set is poor. Fruit is ready 80-100 days from sowing; a dull skin, dried tendril near the stem and hollow tapping sound signal ripeness.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow watermelon seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in spring and early summer, from January to March in most regions, so vines fruit through the hot months. Watermelon needs warm soil above 24 C and plenty of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan watermelon be grown in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact bush varieties can be grown in very large pots or grow bags with strong support, but watermelon\u0026amp;#039;s sprawling vines and heavy fruit do best in open ground or spacious raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051696390390,"sku":"SED-FRT-WATER-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-water-melon-f1-arya-114-fruit-seeds-16969134932108.jpg?v=1782713893","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/watermelon-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}