THE BEST CLIMATIC AND SOIL CHARACTERISTICS TO GROW WATERMELONS

-Long, warm growing periods -Bright, hot days (27 –35 o C) -Warm nights (16 –21 oC) -Cool Temp & Excessive RF: Delay germination, Slows growth, poor fruit setting, hallow fruit -High humidity: Susceptible to various diseases & Reduce the flowering

SOIL REQUIREMENTS -Sandy loam -Rich in organic matter & good drainage -Heavy textured soils: Slower crop development & Cracked fruits -Soil pH: 6 –7 -Apply lime if soil pH is too low

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