FB-Madhurak is a medium-early, vigorous and productive F1 watermelon of the crimson type. Flesh is red, tender and juicy with sugar content above 12%, and the hard skin and uniform ripening make it a reliable variety for long-distance transport.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Vigorous growth, medium early, productive |
| Fruit shape | Oblong |
| Fruit weight | 10-14 kg |
| Rind | Deep green with bold green stripes, crimson type |
| Flesh colour | Red, tender and juicy |
| TSS | Above 12% |
| Days to first harvest | 70-80 days |
| Growing temperature | 21-34 C |
| Disease tolerance | Strong resistance to wilt and anthracnose |
| Other | Tolerant to repeated planting, uniform ripening, hard skin, suited to open field |
Agronomy
| Seed rate | 700-800 g per hectare |
| Seed count | Approx. 20 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | 30 x 60 cm |
| Yield | 25-35 MT average per acre; 1-2 fruit per plant |
| Season | Kharif (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.
