RISE AGRO INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
Fruits
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fruit Shape | Oval or oblong |
| Fruit Weight | 2.5 to 3.5 kg per head |
| Flesh Color | Deep red |
| Skin Color | Shiny black |
| Taste | Very sweet |
| Maturity Period | 85 to 90 days after transplanting |
| Yield | 20 to 30 tonnes per acre (approx) |
| Germination Rate | 80 to 90% |
| Growing Condition | Requires warm ground (over 70°F) and a long growing season |
Shine Brand BLACK DIAMOND F1 is a high-yield hybrid watermelon variety known for its bold dark rind, large uniform fruits, and excellent sweetness. The plants are vigorous with strong branching, making it perfect for commercial and home cultivation.
Large fruits weighing 6–10 kg
Attractive dark green to black rind
Deep red, crisp and sweet flesh (12–14° Brix)
Vigorous vines with strong branching
80–90% germination rate
Excellent transport and shelf life
High commercial yield potential
Weight: 6–10 kg
Shape: Oblong / Round-oblong
Rind: Dark green to black
Flesh: Deep red, firm, juicy
Sweetness: 12–14°
Seeds: Low seed count
Climate: Warm climate with full sun
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam
Seed Rate: 400–500 g per acre
Germination: 80–90%
Spacing: 6 × 4 ft or 8 × 3 ft
Irrigation: Moderate; reduce near maturity
Avoid: Waterlogging and heavy clay soil