Overview

Watermelon is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. A scrambling and trailing vine-like plant, it is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, watermelon reaches harvest maturity 75-95day after planting.

Cultivation Tips

Watermelon is best plant on sandy soils that drain well, lengthy periods of sunshine, and plenty of heat. During the growing season, crops don't need much attention, but they do use a lot of resources, such as water and nutrients, to produce juicy, sweet fruits.

Performance

Watermelon farming in Nigeria is one of the most lucrative agribusinesses in Nigeria because it gives an incredible return on investment. One of the major reasons watermelon is in high demand in Nigeria is its high nutritional value and high yield. Watermelon is very rich in vitamins C and A.

Challenges

Watermelon has the challenges of pest and diseases that attack leaves reduce fruit quality by exposing melons to sunburnlack of capital , poor perishable nature of watermelon and lack of technology for large scale production.

Benefits

Watermelon farming can be highly profitable due to the high market demand and relatively low input costs. Farmers can achieve good returns on investment with proper management. Nutritional Value: Watermelons are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and hydration.