She started growing the fruit on her parents threeacre farm with a capital outlay of sh20,000. How to grow watermelon guide to growing watermelon. Organic production of watermelons vce publications. Some varieties have seeds while others are seedless. Now that you have a clue on the varieties of watermelons and the necessary conditions, here is a watermelon farming guide in kenya. Watermelons can be grown on any welldrained soil throughout georgia but. The actual number of fruit set will depend on variety, cultural practices, environmen tal conditions, irrigation and number of pollinating insects. Amend soil with organic matter such as compost or composted cow manure. Growing the vines in raised rows, known as hills, ensures good drainage and will hold the suns heat longer.
Peach fruit cultivation in india, growing techniques. Watermelon farming in kenya, watermelon tips and varieties. We are in 21st century, agribusiness has gone beyond. Water shortages early in crop development delayed maturity, reduced yields, production gaps water shortages later in the growing season quality often. If so, find here in this article a sample business plan guide on cost, process, techniques to start cultivation of watermelons. Do you want to start watermelon cultivation business from your backyard. Watermelon grows as a vine that sends out long runners along the ground. A melon variety thats only good for feeding to the pigs. Pests such as spider mites, leaf miners and thrips can turn expected profits into a huge loss within a week. Watermelon production osu fact sheets oklahoma state. You may be tempted to use seed out of a melon you bought, but dont waste your time. Therefore you need to prepare soil adding compost or rotted manure. After thinning and sidedressing, furrows are reformed to the condition prior to. Farmers intending to venture into watermelon growing can find this booklet very valuable as it contains a number of headlines that a farmer can use from start to the end of a.
How to be a profitable watermelon farmer the ultimate. With the widespread use of more expensive hybrid seed, equipment that can plant to stand or come close to. In fact, that is the main reason for this watermelon cultivation guide. History and background watermelon, citrullus lanatus, is part of the cucurbitaceae family and is thought to have originated in southern arica. Currently, watermelon farming is quite popular in the north and a majority of the watermelon consumed in the south comes from the northern part of the country. How to start watermelon cultivation business techniques. There are multiple markets for growers with 2 ha or less and many field operations, such as land preparation, planting. The fruit grows in nyeri and other highland regions as. That watermelon farming in nigeria is a serious business.
Today, watermelon is cultivated all over the world on all five continents. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Your capital and farming techniques will determine how large your watermelon farm will be and how much profit you will make in the end. Watermelon cultivation can be done as an intercrop or as a standalone watermelon farm. Watermelon farming is a very profitable agribusiness. Production for more information on early planting techniques. Tana river farmers turn to watermelon farming duration. Watermelon production requires a long and warm growing season.
Profitable watermelon farming in kenya returns a profit of about 10 times the initial investment with an average of 30 tons per acre with a kilo selling for as low as ksh 10 then the return is ksh 400000. How to start watermelon farming in nigeria latest update. Growing watermelon as a business plan is really a profitable one if watermelon farming is done with suitable watermelon farming techniques. Dont plant when the ground has snow because even the so called hybrid varieties wont be able to tolerate the. Productivity of watermelon, cultivated by the men groups, increased from 18. Plan to space the plants about 2 feet apart in a 5footwide hill. Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest watermelon with this growing guide from the old farmers almanac. Tips for growing watermelon in gardens gardening know how. But to succeed, you must learn the best farming techniques. How you can make a million from an acre of watermelons. Browse and read free research project topics and materials. It is best to wait three years before planting watermelons on the same ground. Look, the watermelon fruit contains 91% of water contains 6% sugars and is.
A mound or ridge is free draining melons dont like. Before the end of this article, you will learn the exact step by step process which successful watermelon farmers use to increase their yield. This booklet offers you a step by step guide to growing your own watermelons. One is to form a narrow bed about 2m wide and plant watermelons along one side only. Watermelons are planted on flat beds 2 m wide and 20 cm to 30 cm high. Not only is it an ideal fruit because of its ravishing looks it is for its nutritional value. Pdf on jan 1, 20, raman ramesh and others published watermelon production guidelines.
Watermelon transplants can be planted into the field after all danger of frost. Frustrated, he decided to visit his village in kericho as he figured out his next move. Watermelons lend themselves well to smallscale and parttime farming operations. The crop can survive the desert climate when groundwater is available and the fruit. Watermelon farming in kenya is best done in the hot regions of the country. Raspberry farming, growing methods, planting guide. Victor bor started out as a wedding planner, a job that gave him access to societys most glamorous ceremonies. Watermelons are large round fruits that thrive very well in dry lands. Dropping out of school due to lack of school meant that kariuki musyoka had to work harder than his. A farmers guide to growing watermelons, by mwesige. Starting a watermelon farm sample business plan template. It looks at things like planting, weeding, pests and diseases, harvesting and storage and value addition. The project topic home for mba, msc, bsc, pgd, phd final year student.
This publication is available in a pdf file format only. Growing watermelon, cultivation, planting guide kisan. Watermelon is frost sensitive and are monoecious both male and female flowers are produced on the. How to start a profitable watermelon farming business in. Misshapen melons gourdnecked or bottlenecked are commonly. In directseeded plantings, seed is placed 1,2 cm to 1,9 cm deep. Good quality of watermelon fruit is obtained by using various farming techniques and quality of soil in the area. Commercial watermelon production 1 watermelon is a warmseason crop related to cantaloupe, squash, cucumber and pumpkin. It looks at things like planting, weeding, pests and.
If using such techniques, temperatures low enough to injure. But as more wedding planners got into his turf, his returns began to dwindle. Growing watermelons be knowledgeable about watermelons this booklet offers you a step by step guide to growing your own watermelons. Watermelon citrullus vulgaris is native to the dry areas in tropical and subtropical africa south of the equator. Watermelon plants need irrigation to produce the best results. To grow watermelons it helps to raise the soil make mounds or ridges. The cultivation process in watermelon farming is quite complicated as you need to plant the seedlings in a specific way to give them better space to germinate. Watermelon farming cultivation little about watermelon farming or cultivation. Virginia cooperative extension materials are available for public use, reprint, or citation without further permission, provided the use. Seeds can be planted when the temperature is at mid 70s to 80s. But as more wedding planners got into his turf, his returns.
Meet anita, grew from 1 acre to 7 acres of water melon. Annie nyaga is one of the most successful watermelon farmers in kenya. We planted watermelon seeds on decmber 23rd 2017 and 1st jan 2018 the plants grown out from soil. Commercial watermelon production university of georgia. Watermelon is a warm, longseason crop and is now grown in all tropical and subtropical areas of the globe. Hybrid varieties are very special crosses that dont grow true to type. Watermelons do best in loamy, somewhatsandy, welldrained soil. If using such techniques, temperatures low enough to injure watermelon are not uncommon in late april in oklahoma. The fruit can range from small, medium or large size depending on the cultivar.
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