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LHW-Captan F1 Hybrid Watermelon Laxmi Inputs (10 GM)
Original price was: ₹566.00.₹450.00Current price is: ₹450.00.
| Brand | Laxmi Inputs (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | India |
| Ideal For | Farming |
| Materials | Seeds |
| Pack of | 1 |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
Product Description
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Overview | A premier, high-performance F1 hybrid watermelon variety, LHW-Captan is specifically engineered by Laxmi Inputs to deliver superior fruit uniformity, exceptional sweetness, and robust commercial viability. |
| Agricultural Benefits | Features strong vegetative vigor and a highly resilient root system that promotes optimal nutrient uptake, ensuring reliable fruit set and consistent development even under diverse environmental stresses. |
| Crop Suitability | Exceptionally well-suited for intensive commercial field cultivation; highly adaptable to various soil types and proven for success in major melon-growing regions across India. |
| Sowing Season | Optimized for flexibility, LHW-Captan performs best when planted during the primary spring and summer cropping cycles to maximize heat-unit accumulation for peak sugar content. |
| Days to Maturity | An early-to-mid maturing hybrid, with harvest typically commencing within 75–85 days post-sowing, facilitating efficient land utilization and accelerated market entry. |
| Yield Potential | Delivers prolific, high-tonnage yields per acre. The hybrid is recognized for producing a high percentage of marketable fruits that meet premium wholesale sizing and weight standards. |
| Disease Resistance | Bred with advanced genetic resistance to major watermelon-endemic pathogens, including Fusarium Wilt and Anthracnose, significantly lowering production risks and chemical spray requirements. |
| Fruit/Plant Characteristics | Produces uniform, round-to-oval fruits with a deep-green rind and striking, crisp, vibrant-red flesh. The plant architecture is balanced, providing excellent coverage to prevent fruit sunburn. |
| Key Features | High total soluble solids (TSS/Brix) for superior sweetness, excellent internal flesh density, uniform fruit size, and a tough rind that ensures minimal damage during long-distance transport. |
| Farming Advantages | The uniform maturity window simplifies harvest management, significantly reducing labor expenditures and streamlining the grading/packing process for large-scale operations. |
| Growing Conditions | Thrives in warm, sunny climates with well-drained, sandy loam soils. Requires consistent irrigation management and precise nutrient applications during the fruit-sizing stage for optimal development. |
| Market Benefits | Exceptional taste, long shelf life, and attractive appearance make LHW-Captan a highly preferred variety for supermarkets, premium fresh markets, and export-oriented logistics chains. |