Watermelon (Pastèque) Seeds — Grelack

Distributed in Cameroon by: The Farmers House Ltd, Mile 3 Nkwen, Bamenda

What you get

• Early, reliable harvest: Typically 70–90 days from sowing under warm conditions. 

• Market-preferred fruits: About 5–6 kg, nearly round/oval; light green rind with fine darker veining, red, crisp, sweet flesh that travels well.

• Tough in the field: Commonly supplied as tolerant to Fusarium and anthracnose (still use rotation and hygiene).

Where it performs best

• Full sun; well-drained sandy-loam with good organic matter. Avoid waterlogging.

Planting guide (field scale)

• Seed rate: Plan ~350–500 g/ha depending on spacing and thinning.

• Spacing: Aim for 1.5–2.0 m between rows × 0.5–1.0 m within the row (≈ 4,000–8,000 plants/ha). In practice, many local fields use 2 m × 1 m.

• Sowing: Place 3–4 seeds per hole at 2–3 cm depth; thin to the strongest 1 plant after emergence.

• Irrigation: Keep soil moisture steady from emergence through fruit set; reduce watering near full ripening to enhance sweetness. (Practice reflected in regional guides.)

• Nutrition: Incorporate well-decomposed manure before planting; base-dress with a balanced NPK and top-dress lightly at early vining and at first fruit set (adjust to your soil test).

Crop care

• Weeds: Weed early and regularly to prevent competition during vining.

• Pests & diseases: Scout weekly for aphids and caterpillars; manage leaf diseases (anthracnose, downy/powdery mildews) with field hygiene, rotation, and label-compliant fungicides only if needed. (Kaolack-type lines are noted tolerant to Fusarium/anthracnose but still require IPM.)

Harvest & quality

• Begin picking around 80–85 days when the tendril near the fruit stem dries and rind color dulls slightly; handle gently for transport.

Why buy from The Farmers House Ltd

• Local support that saves money: Our Mile 3 team will help you set spacing/seed-rate and a simple feeding calendar suited to Bamenda conditions, so you don’t over- or under-apply inputs.

• One-stop bundle: Get Grelack seed plus compatible fertilizers (including APEX-10 bio-stimulant) and crop-protection options—all in one stop, with safe-use guidance.

• Proven network: We source from established regional distributors (e.g., Le Grenier/G.M.R. Sarl) so you receive genuine seed that performs as expected in Cameroon.

Pack sizes: 5 g sachets commonly available; larger packs on request.
Need help? Visit The Farmers House Ltd, Mile 3 Nkwen, Bamenda or call, and we’ll tailor spacing, seed rate, and fertilization to your exact field size.