Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Watermelon Black
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Quantity
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20 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Watermelon Black Seeds? — Crop Overview
Watermelon Black (పుచ్చకాయ | तरबूज | தர்பூசணி) is a warm-season crop grown across India for its sweet, juicy edible fruits with dark green to black rind. This popular summer fruit is widely cultivated for fresh consumption and market sale. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, it thrives in hot climates and is ideal for both kitchen gardens and commercial farming. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Watermelon Black — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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3–6 kg per fruit / 100–150 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for summer farming in AP/Telangana
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Nutrition
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Rich in water, vitamins A & C, and antioxidants
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh fruits for market + seeds for saving
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting vine — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Watermelon Black
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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0.6 g
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Dietary Fiber
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0.4 g
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Iron
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0.2 mg
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Vitamin C
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8 mg
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Calories
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30 kcal
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How to Grow Watermelon Black Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained sandy loam soil, pH 6–7.5, ploughed to 20–25 cm
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / pit method / container (large space required)
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Seed Rate
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1–1.5 kg per acre / 2–3 seeds per pit
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Spacing
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150 × 200 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — avoid excess watering during fruiting
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + FYM recommended
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Pest Watch
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Fruit flies, aphids — neem oil spray
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Harvest
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80–100 days — harvest when fruit sounds hollow and rind hardens
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Sowing Calendar for Watermelon Black — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–July
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August–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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December–January
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March–April
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Summer
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All South India
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January–March
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April–June
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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80–100 days after sow
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Watermelon Black — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Citrullus lanatus
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Telugu Name
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పుచ్చకాయ
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Hindi Name
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तरबूज
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Tamil Name
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தர்பூசணி
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Crop Type
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Fruit
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Sowing Season
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Kharif, Rabi, Summer
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to Harvest
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80–100 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Watermelon Black Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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పుచ్చకాయ (Puchchakaya)
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Tamil Nadu
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தர்பூசணி (Tharbhoosani)
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Karnataka
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ಕಲ್ಲಂಗಡಿ (Kallangadi)
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Maharashtra
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टरबूज (Tarbooj)
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Gujarat
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તરબૂચ (Tarbooch)
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North India
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तरबूज (Tarbooj)
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West Bengal
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তরমুজ (Tormuj)
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Odisha
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ତରଭୁଜ (Tarabhuja)
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Kerala
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തണ്ണിമത്തൻ (Thannimathan)
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Why Buy Watermelon Black Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Watermelon Black Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Watermelon in Telugu?
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పుచ్చకాయ (Puchchakaya)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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January–March (Summer)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots (large space) to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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