Description

This variety of watermelon is a red, sweet, crisp, and juicy fruit with black and green rind which makes it a perfect choice for the sweet and fresh snack lover. Grow your own watermelon at home because it’s a great idea to savor your own planted fresh watermelon.

About this item

• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Summer Season 
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant/Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 0.5-1 inch
• Germination Time: 6 to 14 days
• Germination temperature: 21 to 35°C.
• Harvesting: 75-90 days from sowing
• Fruit: Oblong shape and dark green in color
• Average weight: 2-3 kgs

Round Black Watermelon Growing Season In India

Watermelon is a warm-season plant and can grow year-round in the southern states of India. The best time to sow watermelon seeds is late spring to summer (March to June).

How To Grow Round Black Watermelon In Container

You can sow Watermelon Round Black hybrid seeds by both direct and transplant methods. But most gardeners are recommended transplant because it gives a good environment for the plant and grows successfully. Watermelon seeds germinate rapidly in warm climates with temperatures between 21-35°C.

Watermelon Round Black Hybrid Seeds Sowing Method

To sow watermelon round black seeds, fill the seedling tray or small pot with growing medium (potting soil) then sow the seeds at a depth of 0.5-1 inch. Add water to the soil and maintain the proper amount of moisture. Place the seedling tray in such a place that the plant can get the proper amount of sunlight. It can take about 6-14 days for watermelon seeds to germinate.
When the plant has at least two sets of leaves, carefully (without disturbing its roots) transplant the healthiest plant into the pots with the soil and compost, making sure only one healthy plant is planted in each pot.

How To Fertilize Watermelon Round Black Plant

• To make the plants grow faster, you can use nitrogen-rich organic fertilizers like old manure, bone meal, and mustard cake after transplanting.
• After flowering on the watermelon vine, you should apply fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium to it. You can fertilize the watermelon plant at an interval of 15 to 20 days.

Round Black Watermelon Plant Care Tips

Water – Give an adequate amount of water to the growing plants. Maintain the proper amount of moisture in the soil, so that watermelon plants can grow well.
Soil –  Use fertile, loamy soil (sand + clay mixture) to plant watermelon.
Sunlight – The watermelon vine should get about 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight daily.
Temperature – The temperature between 21- 40°C is suitable for the good growth of the watermelon plant.
Common pests and diseases – Aphids, beetles, and spider mites affect plant growth and the watermelon plant is infected by some diseases such as powdery mildew, anthracnose, and fusarium wilt. Spray neem oil on watermelon vine or fruit to avoid pests or diseases on the plant.

Round Black Watermelon Harvesting Time

• Within 45-60 days from seed sowing, round black watermelon starts flowering
• With proper vine care, you can get fresh watermelon fruit ripening on the watermelon vine within 75 to 90 days from seed sowing.

Round Black Watermelon Plant Special Features

• Common name – Black Diamond watermelon, Tarbooj (In Hindi)
• Scientific name – Citrullus Lanatus
• Flower color – Yellow
• Height – Above 10 feet (vine)

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