Greytop F1 Hybrid Watermelon Seeds (Sakata Brand) -1000 seeds

Greytop F1 Hybrid Watermelon (Sakata | 1000 seeds)

Grey top F1 Hybrid Watermelon (Sakata | 1000) seeds is a good fruit setting hybrid watermelon with high sugar content to enjoy maximum satisfaction.

Features of Grey top F1 Hybrid Watermelon

• Vigorous vine and good fruit setting.
• High level of sugar for maximum satisfaction.
• Maturity Date: 80 – 90 days after sowing.
• Average weight: 9 – 12 kg
• Tends to resist sunburn.
• Population Guide: 6 000 final stands per hectare.
• Seed type: Hybrid
• Pack size: 100 seeds
• Colour: Light green with fine dark green stripes.
• Shape: Oval
• Diseases resistance: High resistance; Fusarium oxysporum f. so. Niveum. (Fon1) Intermediate resistance; Colletotrichum orbiculare (Co).

 Special features of Grey top F1 Hybrid Watermelon

• Tends to resist sunburn.
• The vigorous vibe and good fruit setting.

Health benefit of Grey top F1 Hybrid Watermelon

• Contains a high percentage of water, therefore, prevents dehydration.
• It has the potential to prevent cancer because of the compounds (lycopene) in watermelon
• It increases heart efficiency because of the several heart-healthy components, including lycopene and other vitamins and minerals in it.
• Keeps the body healthy because of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant (Lycopene and vitamin C) present.
• Lycopene help keep the eyes healthy and protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
• A recovery beverage after exercise because watermelon juice has some potential antioxidant.
• Several nutrients in watermelon are good for your hair and skin. Some help keep skin supple while others protect against sunburn.
• Watermelon is essential for the body because it contains Fiber and water which are important for healthy digestion.

How to plant Grey top F1 Hybrid Watermelon

• It is a space hog; vines can reach 20 feet in length, so plant where there is plenty of open ground.
• Amend soil with organic matter such as compost or cow manure. Add a balanced fertilizer that is high in nitrogen.
• Sow 8 to 10 watermelon seeds in a ridge, and push seeds 1 inch into the soil.
• Space ridge 3 to 4 feet apart, with at least 8 feet between rows. Thin plants to the 3 best in each ridge.
• Keep soil free of weeds by shallow hoeing or with a layer of mulch.
• It has moderately deep roots and watering is seldom necessary unless the weather turns dry for a prolonged period.
• When vines begin to ramble, side-dress plants with half a cup of balanced fertilizer (5-10-5). The third application of fertilizer should be made when melons are set.
• Withhold water as melons start to mature to intensify sweetness.

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