Watermelon
Crimson Watermelon
The GCS Crimson Watermelon hybrid is a highly productive, market-preferred variety known for its vibrant red flesh, excellent sweetness, and strong field performance. This hybrid produces large, uniform fruits with the classic dark-green Crimson stripe pattern, offering strong visual appeal and high commercial value. Its dense, crisp flesh and high brix levels make it ideal for fresh consumption and wide regional distribution. The plants are vigorous, resilient, and capable of maintaining a strong fruit set even under heat and drought stress. With excellent shipping durability and long shelf life, this hybrid remains a reliable choice for professional watermelon growers.
Product Features
- Classic Crimson-striped rind with high visual appeal.
- Deep red, crisp flesh with high brix and excellent eating quality.
- Large, uniform fruits ideal for wholesale and export markets.
- Strong plant vigor enabling continuous fruit development.
- Excellent tolerance to heat and field stress conditions.
- Long shelf life with excellent transport durability.
Varieties & Performance Highlights
- Consistent internal color and sweetness across the entire harvest period.
- High yield potential supported by vigorous vines and root strength.
- Strong resistance to sunscald and high-temperature stress.
- Excellent firmness maintaining quality during long-distance transport.
- Adapted to diverse soil types commonly used in Mediterranean and MENA farming.
- Proven reliability across varying environmental conditions.
Agronomic Recommendations
- Recommended spacing: 3–4 meters between rows, 0.8–1.2 meters between plants.
- Ensure high potassium nutrition during fruit growth to maximize sweetness and firmness.
- Maintain moderate irrigation—avoid water stress but prevent overwatering during ripening.
- Implement preventive protection against Fusarium wilt and powdery mildew.
- Promote pollination through strong bee activity to secure a uniform fruit set.
Why Choose GCS Seeds’ Watermelon Range?
- Hybrids selected for sweetness, firmness, and strong field adaptability.
- Seeds tested for purity, vigor, and high germination standards.
- Excellent post-harvest traits ensuring minimal losses during distribution.
- Proven performance across Turkey, Mediterranean climates, and MENA regions.
- Continuous breeding improvements focusing on yield, disease resistance, and quality.
Round Crimson Watermelon
The GCS Round Crimson Watermelon hybrid is a high-quality commercial variety known for producing round, uniformly sized fruits with the classic Crimson stripe pattern. This hybrid delivers excellent sweetness, deep red crisp flesh, and outstanding market appeal. Its strong vigor and resilience allow it to perform reliably under a wide range of growing conditions, including high temperatures and dry climates. The fruits maintain impressive firmness, ensuring excellent transport durability and long shelf life. With consistent fruit size, strong yield potential, and superior internal quality, the Round Crimson hybrid is a preferred choice for growers targeting both local and export markets.
Product Features
- Round fruits with attractive Crimson-striped rind pattern.
- Deep red, crispy flesh with excellent sweetness and high brix levels.
- Highly uniform fruit size ideal for retail and wholesale markets.
- Vigorous plant growth supporting strong and continuous fruiting.
- Excellent tolerance to heat, drought, and field stress.
- Long shelf life and excellent shipping durability.
Varieties & Performance Highlights
- Consistent internal color and sweetness throughout the harvest season.
- High yield potential supported by strong vines and a deep root system.
- Strong resistance to sunscald and high-temperature stress.
- Excellent firmness reducing post-harvest losses.
- Performs well across Mediterranean, Turkish, and MENA agricultural conditions.
- Highly marketable fruit appearance that attracts consumer preference.
Agronomic Recommendations
- Recommended spacing: 3–4 meters between rows, 0.8–1.2 meters between plants.
- Increase potassium during fruit set and swelling for maximum sweetness.
- Maintain moderate but consistent irrigation to avoid cracking or hollow heart.
- Apply preventive treatments for Fusarium wilt and powdery mildew.
- Ensure strong pollinator activity for uniform fruit setting.
Why Choose GCS Seeds’ Watermelon Range?
- High-performing hybrids with excellent sweetness and strong consumer appeal.
- Seeds tested rigorously for purity, germination, and vigor.
- Proven field performance in diverse climates across Turkey and MENA regions.
- Superior transport durability ensures minimal post-harvest losses.
- Continuous breeding innovations focused on yield, flavor, and disease tolerance.
Sugar Baby Watermelon
The GCS Sugar Baby Watermelon hybrid is an early-maturing, compact-fruited variety known for its exceptional sweetness, deep red flesh, and strong market appeal. This hybrid produces small to medium-sized round fruits with a dark green rind, making them highly preferred for household consumption and retail markets. Its crisp, juicy texture and high brix levels provide outstanding flavor, attracting consumers seeking a premium eating experience. With strong vigor, excellent adaptability, and reliable performance under heat stress, Sugar Baby ensures stable yields across diverse climatic conditions. Its firmness and solid internal structure support excellent transport durability and shelf life.
Product Features
- Small to medium round fruits with classic dark green rind.
- Deep red flesh with high brix levels and crisp, juicy texture.
- Early maturity, allowing growers to achieve faster market entry.
- Strong plant vigor with consistent fruit set.
- Excellent heat tolerance and resilience in open-field production.
- Superior transport durability and long shelf life.
Varieties & Performance Highlights
- Uniform fruit size ideal for retail and home-use packaging.
- High sweetness is maintained even under high-temperature conditions.
- Fast crop cycle supporting higher profitability and quick turnover.
- Strong resistance to sunscald and environmental stress.
- Reliable yields across diverse soil types and climatic zones.
- Excellent internal firmness reducing losses during handling and shipping.
Agronomic Recommendations
- Recommended spacing: 2–3 meters between rows, 0.7–1 meter between plants.
- Increase potassium during fruit development to enhance sweetness and firmness.
- Maintain moderate irrigation—avoid excessive watering close to harvest.
- Apply preventive treatments against Fusarium wilt and foliar diseases.
- Encourage adequate pollination through strong bee activity for a uniform fruit set.
Why Choose GCS Seeds’ Watermelon Range?
- Premium hybrids offer exceptional sweetness, firmness, and visual appeal.
- Seeds tested under strict quality protocols for purity and high germination.
- Strong adaptability to Mediterranean, Turkish, and MENA climates.
- Excellent post-harvest performance supporting long-distance transport.
- Breeding focused on stability, disease tolerance, and high marketability.