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Watermelon (Tarbuz)

Watermelon (Tarbuz)

Citrullus lanatus

Medium difficultySummerZaidFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hours)
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Watering
Frequent
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Sow seeds directly 1 inch deep; germinates in 7-10 days

About Watermelon (Tarbuz)

A quintessential summer fruit requiring high heat and plenty of sunlight. Can be grown on terraces using large, deep grow bags and sturdy trellises to support the heavy vines.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25–35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
15°C
Humidity
Moderate (40–60%)
Rain sensitivity
High

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–10
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 11–40
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 41–55
Stage 4
Fruiting
Day 56–85
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 86–100

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