Watermelon farming requires a great deal of attention to detail, from selecting the right variety of watermelon to ensuring optimal soil conditions.
One often overlooked aspect of watermelon farming is the amount of seed needed per acre.
According to experts, you need around 500-600 grams of watermelon seed per acre to achieve optimal yields.
Find out more about the importance of seed quantity in watermelon farming on our blog.

I clearly remember the first time I grew watermelon.
By good luck, everything went well (considering I was a novice watermelon farmer).
There were no major challenges of pests and diseases and the harvests were looking very good.
However, I had one problem.
I did not know how to know whether the watermelons were ready for harvest.
“How can such a simple thing be that complicated?” You may ask.
I know this sounds like a simple problem but when it’s you facing it—you’ll know how nerve wreaking this decision is.

When I tried sampling some fruits by cutting through them and eating them, I would find some are ready and others are not.
It is from that experience that I wrote this post.
To take out the guesswork out of watermelon harvest, experienced farmers adopt 6 strategies.
This post therefore examines the 6 ways experienced farmers use to know when watermelon is ready. Check it out. You’ll love it!