zaid
Watermelon
तरबूज / Tarbooz
Citrullus lanatus · Cucurbitaceae
Major Zaid season cash crop, often grown on river bed sandy soils. High water requirement makes drip irrigation and mulching especially valuable for organic production.
At a Glance
Duration
90 days
Organic Yield
20-30 t/ha
Organic Premium
+30%
Water Need
high
pH Range
6 – 7
Soil Type
sandy-loam, alluvial
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
80-100 kg/ha
P
Phosphorus
40 kg/ha
K
Potassium
60 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Sowing
FYM 8-10 t/ha. Drip irrigation strongly recommended.
2
Vine growth
Jeevamrutham every 15 days.
3
Fruit development
Wood ash solution for sweetness and quality.
4
Fruit fly
Methyl eugenol traps.