Watermelon

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Watermelon
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Ahmous (Seeded)

Earliness Early

Maturity 75 - 85 Days

Strong plant vigour

Plant Strong growth and leaf volume
Lobed leaf shape

Uniform and globe fruit shape

Very dark red flesh texture with high
Type sugars and medium-large internal
Hybrid Sugar Baby type seeded watermelon. Ahmous is seeds
a high yielding early Sugar Baby F1 seeded watermelon Fruit Flavorful and high quality fruit
with a vine plant growth habit. Strong plant vigour. Very dark rind colour with unobvious
Thanks to stronger growth and leaf volume growers stripes
can manage the plant and production easy. Shown very Brown to black seeds
good uniformity and fruit set with high fruit quality.
Produces medium-large globe shaped fruits. Very
dark rind colour with unobvious stripes. Medium Average
thickness but durable rind for long distance shipping. 6 - 7 kg
Fruit weight
Characterised by flavorful, very dark red flesh texture
with high sugars and medium-large internal seeds.

Disease IR: Fusarium wilt (Fon: 1)

Features/benefits
Hybrid Sugar Baby type seeded watermelon with strong
plant vigour and continuous fruit-set.
Earliness and fruit size.
Excellent interior quality, flavour and high sugars.
Easy to manage and improved disease resistance.
High yield.
Resistance Anthracnose (Co:1)
DISCLAIMER: We have exercised the utmost care in compiling this information. The data should
however be handled by the user in accordance with his own knowledge and experience of local
circumstances. We therefore cannot accept any liability in connection with this information. The
term is used here refer to the known and described physios of certain pathotypes. However,
other unknown, and/or non-described disease physios may exist. We cannot, therefore, accept
any liability for varieties listed in this leaflet turning out to be non-resistant or non-tolerant to such
pathotypes. Whatever the reason. In case of doubt we recommend carrying-out small scale trial
production in order to test local growing conditions.
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Antilop* (Seeded)

Earliness Early

Maturity 75 - 85 days

Strong plant vigour

Plant Good cover and vine growth habit
Excellent seedling vigour

Uniform and Elongated to blocky

Type fruit shape.
Hybrid Crimson Sweet type seeded watermelon. Antilop Dark red flesh texture with high
is a high yielding early Crimson Sweet F1 seeded Fruit sugars and small black seeds.
watermelon with an excellent seedling vigour. Strong Flavorful and high quality fruit.
plant vigour with a very good vine growth habit. Shown Medium-green with broad, medium
excellent uniformity and fruit set with high fruit quality. dark-green stripes.
Produces medium- large elongated blocky shaped fruits.
Medium- green with broad, medium dark-green stripes.
Average
Medium thickness but durable rind for long distance 9 - 11 kg
shipping. Characterized by flavorful, dark red flesh
Fruit weight
texture with high sugars with small black seeds.

Features/benefits Disease IR: Fusarium wilt (Fon: 1)

Hybrid Crimson Sweet type seeded watermelon with
strong plant vigour and continuous fruit-set.
Excellent interior quality, flavour and high sugars.
Excellent seed vigour.
Improved disease resistance.
High yield.
Resistance Anthracnose (Co:1)
DISCLAIMER: We have exercised the utmost care in compiling this information. The data should
however be handled by the user in accordance with his own knowledge and experience of local
circumstances. We therefore cannot accept any liability in connection with this information. The
term is used here refer to the known and described physios of certain pathotypes. However,
other unknown, and/or non-described disease physios may exist. We cannot, therefore, accept
any liability for varieties listed in this leaflet turning out to be non-resistant or non-tolerant to such
pathotypes. Whatever the reason. In case of doubt we recommend carrying-out small scale trial
production in order to test local growing conditions.
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Exclamation* (Seedless)

Earliness Medium early

90days
Maturity

Strong plant vigour

Good fruit set with high yield
Plant potential.
Strong vine vigour.

Blocky fruit shape.

Fruit in the 36 – 45 count range.
Type Flesh is firm and red.
Hybrid Crimson Sweet type seedless watermelon Rich crimson sweet rind pattern.
Exclamation is a large size seedless with a blocky fruit Fruit Uniform fruit size.
shape. The flesh is firm and red. Small to medium pips.
Crisp flesh, good choice for fresh
It has a rich Crimson Sweet rind pattern. The plant cut.
growth habit is vigorous, it has good fruit set for high
yield potential. Maturity is full-season, approximately 5-7
days later than Fascination. Average
7 – 9 kg
Exclamation produces blocky, firm-flesh fruit of uniform
Fruit weight
size with an attractive rind, small pips and sweet flesh.
Firm flesh that makes this a good choice for fresh cut

Features/benefits Disease IR: Fusarium wilt (Fon:1)

Hybrid seedless Crimson Sweet type seedless
Watermelon with strong plant vigor and continuous fruit-set.
Tends to have strong vine vigor.
Excellent interior quality, flavor and high sugars.
Very firm and very small pip size.
Improved disease resistance.
High yield potential.
Good potential for Fresh Cut industry.
Resistance Anthracnose (Co:1)
DISCLAIMER: We have exercised the utmost care in compiling this information. The data should
however be handled by the user in accordance with his own knowledge and experience of local
circumstances. We therefore cannot accept any liability in connection with this information. The
term is used here refer to the known and described physios of certain pathotypes. However,
other unknown, and/or non-described disease physios may exist. We cannot, therefore, accept
any liability for varieties listed in this leaflet turning out to be non-resistant or non-tolerant to such
pathotypes. Whatever the reason. In case of doubt we recommend carrying-out small scale trial
production in order to test local growing conditions.
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Farao (Seeded)

Earliness Medium early

Maturity 75 - 85 Days

Strong plant vigour

Plant Very good vine growth habit

Elongated to blocky shape

Type Dark red flesh texture with high
Hybrid elongated Crimson Sweet type seeded sugars and small brown seeds
watermelon. Faroa* is a high yielding an medium-early Fruit Very good interior quality
elongated Crimson Sweet F1 seeded water- melon. Firm and flavorful
Strong plant vigour with a very good vine growth habit . Medium-green with broad, medium
Shown excellent uniformity and fruit set with high interior dark-green stripes.
quality. Produces large elongated blocky shaped fruits.
Medium- green with broad, medium dark-green stripes.
Medium thickness but durable rind for long distance Average
shipping. 10 - 14 kg
Fruit weight
Characterized by flavorful, dark red flesh texture with
high sugars and small brown seeds.

Disease IR: Fusarium wilt (Fon: 0, 1)

Features/benefits Resistance Anthracnose (Co:1)
Large hybrid elongated Crimson.
Sweet type seeded watermelon with strong plant.
Vigour and continuous fruit-set.
Very good interior quality.
Firm, flavorful and high sugars. Improved disease DISCLAIMER: We have exercised the utmost care in compiling this information. The data should
however be handled by the user in accordance with his own knowledge and experience of local
resistance. circumstances. We therefore cannot accept any liability in connection with this information. The
High yield. term is used here refer to the known and described physios of certain pathotypes. However,
other unknown, and/or non-described disease physios may exist. We cannot, therefore, accept
any liability for varieties listed in this leaflet turning out to be non-resistant or non-tolerant to such
pathotypes. Whatever the reason. In case of doubt we recommend carrying-out small scale trial
production in order to test local growing conditions.
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Fascination (Seedless)

Earliness Medium early

Maturity 75 - 85 Days

Strong plant vigour

Plant Good cover and vine growth habit

Uniform fruit size and blocky shape

Type Very firm, attractive dark red flesh
Hybrid Crimson Sweet type seedless watermelon texture with high sugars and very
Fascination* is a medium-early high yielding Crimson Fruit small pip size.
Sweet F1 seedless watermelon. Strong plant vigour Great flavour and high quality fruit
with a very good vine growth habit. Shown excellent Very deep, rich green skin with
uniformity and fruit set with high fruit quality. Produces broad, medium dark- green stripes.
medium-large blocky shaped fruits. Very deep, rich
green skin with broad, medium dark-green stripes
and classy rind appearance. Medium thickness but Average
durable rind for long distance shipping. Characterized by 7 - 9 kg
flavorful, attractive dark red, firm flesh texture with high
Fruit weight
sugars and very small pip size. Good potential for Fresh
Cut industry

Disease IR: Fusarium wilt (Fon: 1)

Features/benefits
Hybrid seedless Crimson Sweet type seedless
watermelon with strong plant vigour and continu- ous
fruit-set.
Excellent interior quality, flavour and high sugars.
Very firm and very small pip size.
Improved disease resistance.
High yield potential.
Good potential for Fresh Cut industry.
Resistance Anthracnose (Co:1)
DISCLAIMER: We have exercised the utmost care in compiling this information. The data should
however be handled by the user in accordance with his own knowledge and experience of local
circumstances. We therefore cannot accept any liability in connection with this information. The
term is used here refer to the known and described physios of certain pathotypes. However,
other unknown, and/or non-described disease physios may exist. We cannot, therefore, accept
any liability for varieties listed in this leaflet turning out to be non-resistant or non-tolerant to such
pathotypes. Whatever the reason. In case of doubt we recommend carrying-out small scale trial
production in order to test local growing conditions.
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Prince* (Seeded)

Earliness Medium early

Maturity 75 - 85 Days

Medium-strong plant vigour

Plant Good cover and vine growth habit
Excellent seedling vigour

Uniform fruit size and blocky shape

Type Firm, deep red flesh texture with
Hybrid Jubilee type seeded watermelon. Prince is a high high sugars and medium black
yielding medium-early Jubilee F1 seeded watermelon Fruit spotted internal seeds.
with an excellent seedling vigour. Medium-strong Flavorful and high quality fruit.
plant vigour with a very good vine growth habit. Shown Dark skin with a dark Jubilee stripe.
excellent uniformity and fruit set with high fruit quality.
Produces medium-large blocky shaped fruits. Prince has
a medium thick rind and dark skin with a dark Jubilee
stripe. Average
8 - 10 kg
Durable rind for long distance shipping. Characterized
Fruit weight
by flavorful, firm, deep red flesh texture with high sugars
and medium black spotted seeds.

Disease IR: Fusarium wilt (Fon: 1)

Features/benefits Resistance Anthracnose (Co: 1)
Hybrid Jubilee type seeded watermelon with strong
plant vigour and continuous fruit-set.
Very good interior quality.
Firm great flavour and high sugars.
Excellent seed vigour. DISCLAIMER: We have exercised the utmost care in compiling this information. The data should
however be handled by the user in accordance with his own knowledge and experience of local
Improved disease resistance. circumstances. We therefore cannot accept any liability in connection with this information. The
High yield. term is used here refer to the known and described physios of certain pathotypes. However,
other unknown, and/or non-described disease physios may exist. We cannot, therefore, accept
any liability for varieties listed in this leaflet turning out to be non-resistant or non-tolerant to such
pathotypes. Whatever the reason. In case of doubt we recommend carrying-out small scale trial
production in order to test local growing conditions.
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SP-6* (pollenizer)
Earliness Medium early

Medium strong plant vigor

Plant Vine plant growth habit
Grey-green leaf colour

Globe fruit shape

Charleston grey fruit type
Diploid ploidy level
Fruit Large brown seed size
Green fruit colour
Light green exterior with no stripes
and thin rind.

Average
head 1 Kg
Type weight
Super pollinizer for all seedless watermelon production
areas & segments SP-6 F1 new way of growing seedless
watermelon. SP-6 is the new generation of a non-
harvestable Super-pollinator that offers a good package IR: Powdery mildew (Px:1),
Disease Anthracnose (Co: 1),
of resistances. Light green exterior with no stripes and
Resistance Fusarium wilt (Fon: 0, 1, 2)
thin rind. Small plant growth with minimum land cover.

Full flowering which offer pollen for optimum setting

for the seedless hybrids. No reason for the farmer to
use seeded varieties as pollinators. Uniform seedless
fruit production. SP-6 can be used in protected and
open field crops . Planting system on the line (3:1 or 4:1
3 or 4 plants from the hybrid and 1 from the pollinator).

Features/benefits
Better plant vigor ,better flowering for optimal
Seedless hybrid Pollinator SP-6 F1
pollination.
Yield and quality potential of seedless crop.
Improved disease resistance. DISCLAIMER: We have exercised the utmost care in compiling this information. The data should
however be handled by the user in accordance with his own knowledge and experience of local
Super pollinizer for all seedless watermelon production circumstances. We therefore cannot accept any liability in connection with this information. The
term is used here refer to the known and described physios of certain pathotypes. However,
areas & segments. other unknown, and/or non-described disease physios may exist. We cannot, therefore, accept
any liability for varieties listed in this leaflet turning out to be non-resistant or non-tolerant to such
pathotypes. Whatever the reason. In case of doubt we recommend carrying-out small scale trial
production in order to test local growing conditions.
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Growing watermelons the plants outside to increase their exposure to field

Introduction
Watermelons are mainly grown flat outdoors. To supply
an early market the use of low plastic tunnels can
advance the culture by creating a suitable microclimate
and raising the soil temperature.
Soil
Well-drained soils with good aeration and moisture
retention are preferred. A timely addition of organic
material, well decomposed, can help in obtaining the
right soil structure. A slightly acid to neutral pH (6.5 -
7.0) in the soil, provides best growing conditions. Work
the soil deeply to create optimal conditions for root
development.
Fertilisers
Before planting apply approx. SO t/ha of organic material
e.g. farmyard manure. When (according to a recent
soil-analysis) the soil has a good balance of available
nutrients watermelons need approx.:
- before
60 kg/ha N 130 kg/ha P205 200 kg/ha K20
planting
- after
100 kg/ha N 0 kg/ha P205 150 kg/ha K20
planting
total 160 kg/ha N 130 kg/ha P205 350 kg/ha K20
If, during the culture, it becomes apparent that one of
the elements is deficient, apply a top dressing. Also if
necessary apply approx. 40 kg/ha MgO.
conditions. When sown directly make sure that the soil
temperature is at least 20 °C.
Plant spacing
Plant spacing in the field will vary depending upon
location, cultural practices and production equipment
used. Rows are 2.0 - 2.5 m apart with 1.0 - 1.2 plants
per running meter (5OOO pl/ha). Placing windbreaks
to protect the crop proves beneficial. Fruit-setting is
improved byplacing bee hives in the field (3 - 4 beehives
per ha).
Irrigation
Irrigate as necessary by means of a sprinkler, a drip or
a furrow system. After transplanting irrigate immediately
to allow the young plants to develop their roots. It is
advisable not to irrigate from the time of sowing or
planting until the first fruit setting. This will stimulate
the roots to penetrate deeply into the moisture level of
the soil. Irrigate well after fruit setting and during further
develop- ment. Avoid irrigation immediately before
harvesting, as this will affect the quality of the fruits.
Harest
Harvest the watermelons just before they reach maturity.
They will ripen sufficiently during trans- port. To maintain
a good quality watermelon, harvest early in the morning
to avoid the field heat. If watermelons are stored under
controlled temperature conditions, do not let the
temperature drop below 10 °C to avoid chilling injury.

Sowing
Next to direct sowing, consideration should be given to
the use of transplants. Sowing can be done in pressed
peat blocks or in tray cells. Size of block should be
5 x 5 cm. Water the planting medium thoroughly
and allow to drain for 4-6 hours before sowing. After
sowing the optimal air temperature should be at least
25 °C, although outdoors this is difficult to regulate.
Transplanting can take place 3 - 4 weeks later when
the young plant has 3 - 4 true leaves. Harden-off the
plants before planting. This can be done by lowering the
greenhousetemperature, reducing irrigation, or moving
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Fruit
Stage: Germination Transplanting Growth Sideshoots Flowering Ripening
Development
Days: 0-20 20-25 20-30 30-50 50-70 70-100 100-150

BBCH: 0-12 13-14 14-20 20-29 51-69 71-79 81-89

Watermelon

Aphids ACTARA APHOX / KARATE / CHESS

Thrips KARATE

Whitefly KARATE

Leafminer AGRIMEC GOLD / KARATE / AMPLIGO

Cutworm KARATE AMPLIGO

Bollworm KARATE / AMPLIGO

Crop Programme

Pumpkin flies AMPLIGO

Stink bugs AMPLIGO

Thrips (Excluding Frankliniella) AMPLIGO

Whitefly (Suppression only) AMPLIGO / CHESS

Semi Looper KARATE / AMPLIGO

Armyworm KARATE / AMPLIGO

Red spider mite AGRIMEC GOLD

SUBDUE MAXX
Damping Off
APRON XL / CELEST
AMISTAR / AMISTAR OPTI
Powdery Mildew
AMISTAR TOP / THIOVIT JET / TOPAZ
AMISTAR OPTI
Downey Mildew
ATOP / BRAVO
AMISTAR OPTI
Anthracnose
ATOP / BRAVO
Altenaria leaf blight AMISTAR TOP & OPTI

Cercospora leaf spot AMISTAR TOP & OPTI

Gummy Stem Blight AMISTAR OPTI

Belly rot AMISTAR TOP & OPTI

Septoria leaf blight AMISTAR TOP

Post harvest- melons TECTO