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FB-AKKAY F1 HYBRID WATERMELON SEEDS

FB-Akkay is an early-maturity Charleston type F1 watermelon. The rind carries a light green net over a light green background, the flesh is bright and crisp red, and the variety sets well with firm fruit and tolerance to hollow heart.

Key characteristics

Plant typeEarly maturity, Charleston type
RindLight green net on a light green background
FleshBright, crisp red
Fruit shapeRound to oval
Fruit weight8-12 kg
TSS12-13%
Days to first harvest70-80 days
Growing temperature21-34 C
Disease toleranceStrong resistance to wilt and anthracnose
OtherTolerant to hollow heart and to repeated planting, uniform ripening, hard skin, suited to open field and long transport

Agronomy

Seed rate700-800 g per hectare
Seed countApprox. 20 seeds per gram
Spacing30 x 60 cm
SeasonKharif (June-July) and Summer (February-March)

Yield and maturity figures depend on season, region and cultural practice. Seed rate and spacing follow Indian agricultural practice and Farmson R&D trial data.

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Variety characteristics

FB-Akkay is an early-maturity Charleston type F1 watermelon.

All Watermelon varieties
Crop Watermelon
Type F1 Hybrid
Maturity 70-80 days after sowing
Plant habit Early maturity, Charleston type
Fruit colour Light green net on a light green background
Fruit shape Round to oval
Fruit weight 8-12 kg
Seasons Summer (Zaid)
Seed rate 700-800 g per hectare
Spacing 30 x 60 cm
Plant type Early maturity, Charleston type
Rind Light green net on a light green background
Flesh Bright, crisp red
Fruit shape Round to oval
Fruit weight 8-12 kg
TSS 12-13%
Days to first harvest 70-80 days
Growing temperature 21-34 C
Disease tolerance Strong resistance to wilt and anthracnose
Other Tolerant to hollow heart and to repeated planting, uniform ripening, hard skin, suited to open field and long transport
Seed rate 700-800 g per hectare
Seed count Approx. 20 seeds per gram
Spacing 30 x 60 cm
Season Kharif (June-July) and Summer (February-March)
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