{"product_id":"watermelon-seeds-for-home-sowing","title":"Watermelon Seeds – Desi Puchakaya Variety | Tarbooj | High Germination for Home Gardening","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGermination Time: 5-10 days\u003cbr\u003eSunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer\u003cbr\u003eVine Length: Up to 10-15 feet (sprawling vine, ample ground space needed)\u003cbr\u003eOrganic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks\u003cbr\u003eLife Span: Annual, seasonal vine\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Growing Temperature: 25-35°C\u003cbr\u003eFirst Harvest: 80-100 days after sowing\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Required: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Grow Bag Size: 18x18 grow bag or larger, with ample trailing space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications of Desi Watermelon (Puchakaya) Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Desi Watermelon variety produces sweet, juicy, red-fleshed fruit with a refreshing crunch, a beloved summer favorite across Indian households. As a sprawling vine, it requires generous ground space to spread and develop its fruit fully, rewarding patient gardeners with a hydrating, delicious harvest in the peak of summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \/ Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSweet, juicy fruit — a refreshing summer favorite\u003cbr\u003eHigh water content, ideal for hydration in hot weather\u003cbr\u003ePopular for fresh eating, juices, and fruit salads\u003cbr\u003eVigorous, productive vine once established\u003cbr\u003eRewarding, high-value crop for gardeners with ample space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care for Watermelon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSowing: Sow seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Soaking seeds overnight before sowing can improve germination.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing: Provide ample space for the vine to spread, as watermelon plants sprawl extensively. Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged. Hand-pollination may help improve fruit set if pollinator activity is low.\u003cbr\u003eHarvesting: Harvest once the fruit's underside turns from white to yellow and the tendril nearest the fruit dries out, typically 80-100 days after sowing — thumping the fruit for a deep, hollow sound is a traditional ripeness check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions While Growing Watermelon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProvide ample ground space, as vines spread extensively and need room to grow\u003cbr\u003eAvoid waterlogging, which can lead to root and vine rot\u003cbr\u003eWatch for fruit flies and powdery mildew; use organic pest control methods where needed\u003cbr\u003eReduce watering slightly as fruits near ripening to concentrate sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses in Indian Languages:\u003cbr\u003eHindi: तरबूज़ (Tarbooj)\u003cbr\u003eTelugu: పుచ్చకాయ (Puchakaya)\u003cbr\u003eTamil: தர்பூசணி (Tarbusani)\u003cbr\u003eKannada: ಕಲ್ಲಂಗಡಿ (Kallangadi)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanashree Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53240021745824,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/2234\/5376\/files\/Watermelon.png?v=1785683375","url":"https:\/\/www.vanashreeorganics.com\/products\/watermelon-seeds-for-home-sowing","provider":"Vanashree Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}