Grey Belle is a hybrid watermelon with good fruit set and high sugar content, listed at 12-14% Brix. It produces nearly round melons with a light grey-green rind and sweet, dark pink flesh that buyers like. It is early, ready about 80 days after planting, and plants are listed as resistant to common diseases. The firm rind also helps in transport. It suits commercial watermelon farmers as well as home gardeners.
Product details
- Crop: Watermelon
- Variety: Grey Belle
- Type: hybrid
- Maturity: about 80 days
- Fruit: nearly round, grey-green rind, dark pink flesh, 12-14% Brix
- Best for: sandy loam in full sun; dry season with irrigation or end of rains
How to plant
Choose an open, sunny field; vines can run up to 6 m. Work compost or cow manure into the soil and add a balanced fertilizer.
Sow 2-3 seeds per hill about 2-3 cm deep. A common spacing is 1-1.5 m between hills and about 2 m between rows. Thin to 1-2 strong plants per hill.
Care after planting
- Keep the field weed-free with mulch or shallow hoeing until vines cover the ground.
- Water in dry spells, especially during flowering and fruit growth.
- Side-dress with balanced fertilizer when vines start running and again at fruit set.
- Reduce water as melons ripen to concentrate sweetness.
- Harvest when the tendril by the fruit dries and the ground spot turns creamy yellow.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Grey Belle take to mature?
About 80 days from planting in warm weather.
How sweet is Grey Belle?
It is listed at 12-14% Brix, which is very sweet for watermelon.
Can I replant seeds from my Grey Belle melons?
No. It is a hybrid; saved seed will not give the same fruit. Buy fresh seed each season.
When is the best time to plant watermelon?
In the north, the dry season with irrigation is best. In the south, plant toward the end of the rains so fruits ripen in drier weather.
Delivery
We deliver across Nigeria. Orders within Oyo State of ₦200,000 and above ship free, or you can pick up from our store. Need advice on the right product or quantity? WhatsApp us on 0810 845 2311.
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