Before leasing land for starting a water melon project, consider the following; first is the temperatures of the area since water melon does well in areas receiving 18°C – 35°C.
The selected areas should also be hot and it is good to keep in mind that water melon does well under irrigation. During fruit setting and ripening is when the water melons need hot conditions is order for the fruit to be sweet. Water melon does very well in loam soils like red loam soil or slightly sandy soil.
Other considerations
Soil pH is important for water melon farming hence a pH of about 4.8-6.8 is ideal. During soil analysis the soil pH can be obtained. Make sure that soil is bacteria wilt free and fusarium wilt free because they will kill water melons.
The other step is ensuring there is a water source. Water should be readily available for irrigating the water melons since they require water sufficiently for best yields.
In conclusion, adhering to all the above key steps is important in ensuring best yields for your farming.
