Watermelon

At GCS Seeds, our watermelon seed portfolio is designed to meet the demanding standards of commercial growers targeting the European B2B market. We focus on high-yielding varieties with exceptional fruit quality, robust disease resistance and strong performance under both open-field and protected cultivation.

Key Features

Botanical name Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). a vine-crop native to warm climates and extensively cultivated worldwide.
Fruit characteristics: uniform size and shape. deep-red juicy flesh, high sugar content (Brix) and attractive rind patterns or colours.
Seed varieties are emphasized for commercial usage. traits such as early to mid-season maturity (~85-100 days), sizable fruits (10-15 kg or more depending on variety) and strong disease resistance packages.
Suitable for export markets: the right rind firmness and shelf-life to withstand logistics and deliver fresh to end-buyers.

Varieties & Performance Highlights

Early-maturing hybrids: e.g., a variety matured in about 60-to-70 days in optimal conditions (for certain climates).
Standard commercial hybrids: many perform in ~85-100 days to maturity under European production windows.
Fruit shapes: round to elongated; rind colour variants include green with stripes, dark-green or almost black (“premium specialty” types) for niche markets.
Example of high-performing specification: “Seedless” type, 8-10 kg average, dark-stripe rind, high sugar content and disease resistance for open-field in humid climates.

Agronomic Recommendations

Soil & climate: Prefers warm conditions, optimal soil pH ~5.7-7.2, well-drained sandy loam, full sun exposure.
Planting: Transplant or direct‐sow depending on region; maintain vine cover for good fruit protection, especially in early or tunnel cultivation systems.
Plant density & support: Vigorous vines need space; ensure adequate ground cover, optimum pollination (especially for seedless or hybrid types) and management of fruit load.
Disease management: Focus on varietal resistance to key watermelon diseases (e.g., Fusarium wilt, anthracnose) and use high‐quality seed lots from trusted suppliers.
Harvesting & handling: Harvest fruits when rind colour is mature and tendril near the fruit base is dry; ensure gentle handling for export quality.

Why Choose GCS Seeds’ Watermelon Range?

Proven genetics optimized for yield, fruit quality and market demand.
Varieties adapted to commercial supply chains, export requirements, and the European B2B market.
Strong support from seed production through delivery, ensuring uniformity, traceability and performance.
A commitment to sustainability: efficient land use, high productivity and less input wastage.

For detailed variety sheets, sowing schedules, packaging options and bulk inquiries, please contact our GCS Seeds sales team directly.