Watermelon farming is seasonal and a proper time is needed in order to fetch good profits in the market. Every growth stage requires different climatic conditions. It takes 75 days to mature and harvest.
Weather is among the factors to consider, watermelons are mostly consumed in hot seasons when the market is good. The flowering stage should not coincide with rainy or cold seasons, it is favorable in hot seasons to allow pollinators to do their job without disturbance. Fruit setting and ripening also need hot weather conditions, for better absorption of potassium. In coastal regions, the plant can be planted at any time of the year because the weather conditions are always hot and the market is readily available. The biggest factor in watermelon production is the market, you should make sure your production time doesn’t coincide with other fruit seasons for profit maximization.
