FB-Maxon F1 is a vigorous Charleston grey type watermelon hybrid carrying big oblong fruit with an attractive light green skin marked by lighter green stripes. Flesh is bright deep crimson, very sweet, juicy and crisp at around 13% brix. Long shelf life and very good heat resistance make it a strong choice for summer crops and distant markets.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Vigorous growth, Charleston grey type rind pattern |
| Skin | Light green with beautiful light green stripes |
| Fruit shape | Oblong, big size |
| Fruit weight | 10-12 kg |
| Flesh | Deep crimson red, very sweet, juicy and crisp |
| TSS (brix) | 12-13% |
| Shelf life | Long shelf life, suitable for long transportation |
| Heat tolerance | Very good heat-resistant variety |
Agronomy
| Days to first harvest | 60-65 days |
| Seed rate | 800-900 g per hectare |
| Seed count | Approx. 10 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | 30 x 60 cm |
| 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.
