RISE AGRO INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
Fruits
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fruit Shape | Oblong |
| Fruit Weight | 2.5 to 3.5 kg per head |
| Flesh Color | Deep red |
| Skin Color | Shiny black |
| Taste | Very sweet and tasty |
| Sugar Content (TSS) | 14% |
| 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 |
CRETA (ICE BOX) F1 – Shine Brand Watermelon is a compact, early-maturing hybrid designed for high sweetness, attractive appearance, and excellent transportability. Suitable for both commercial growers and home gardens, it delivers uniform small-to-medium “icebox-sized†fruits with superior taste.
Early maturity for faster harvesting
Icebox-type small/medium fruit size perfect for market and home use
Strong vines with good fruit setting
Excellent sweetness and crisp flesh
Good shelf life and long-distance transport suitability
Fruit Weight: 2–3.5 kg (Icebox size)
Shape: Round to oval
Rind Color: Dark green / blackish green
Flesh (Meat) Color: Deep red
Taste: Very sweet, crisp, juicy
TSS: 12–14%
Rind Strength: Strong, suitable for transport
Best Climate: Warm, dry, sunny weather
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam
Spacing: 5 × 4 ft or 6 × 4 ft
Seed Rate: 300–400 g per acre
Germination: 80–90% (ideal under good conditions)
Maturity: 65–75 days (early hybrid)
Avoid waterlogging; reduce irrigation near maturity for best sweetness.