'Xia Shi No.1' Watermelon Seeds - Crisp Red Flesh, Sweet Melon, for Greenhouse and Open Field

Variety Characteristics
• Maturity: Medium-maturing variety, typically ready for harvest about 35 days after flowering under normal temperatures.
• Fruit Appearance:
• Rind: Green with dark green stripes
• Shape: Round, uniform, attractive
• Flesh: Bright pink-red, crisp, juicy, and sweet
• Average Weight: Around 5 kg per fruit
• Flavor: High sugar content with a rich, sweet taste. Flesh is tender, juicy, and refreshing.
• Rind Quality: Thick and firm, excellent storage and transport resistance.
• Commercial Value: Outstanding shelf life and market appeal.
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Cultivation Guidelines
• Planting Density:
• Open field or small plastic tunnels: 400-500 plants per mu (≈ 667 m²)
• Greenhouse cultivation: 300-400 plants per mu
• Fertilization:
• Base fertilizer should mainly be organic matter
• During fruit development, strengthen water and fertilizer management
• Apply high-potassium compound fertilizer to improve sweetness and firmness
• Stop irrigation and fertilization about 10 days before harvest to enhance flavor
• Grafting Recommendation: For continuous cropping or protected cultivation, grafting onto "Juejinglong" rootstock (Dongfang Zhengda brand) is recommended.
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Adaptability
• Suitable for both protected cultivation (greenhouse, tunnels) and open-field planting.
• Performs well in multiple cropping systems with stable yield potential.
• Disease Resistance: Relatively weak, general resistance to stress — requires attentive management.
• Regional Adaptation: Growth performance may vary depending on climate, soil, and cultivation practices.
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Why Choose 'Xia Shi No.1' Watermelon Seeds?
✔ Medium-maturing, stable yields
✔ Attractive striped rind and excellent sweetness
✔ Strong transport and storage tolerance
✔ High commercial value for fresh markets
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Bring sweetness to your farm or garden with 'Xia Shi No.1' Watermelon Seeds—juicy, vibrant, and market-ready!