HoneyGold F1 is a hybrid watermelon variety with an average fruit weight of 6–7 kg, and some fruits can reach more than 8 kg. The melons have a round shape with a green rind marked by dark stripes and bright yellow, juicy flesh. With early to medium maturity around 80 days, HoneyGold F1 produces an excellent fruit set under heat, and its strong rind provides good transport and storage qualities.
Key facts: early to medium maturity (~80 days); high yield; strong rind for transport and storage; sweetness around Brix 12–13°; pack size: 1,000 seeds.
Crop guide: sow when soil temperature is at least 24 °C; sow seeds 1.5 cm deep with spacing of 2.0 m × 0.6 m; transplant seedlings at 12–14 days old; apply 120‑60‑120 kg N‑P‑K per hectare; maintain irrigation at 70‑80 % field capacity; store harvested fruit in cool (15 °C or lower) and dry conditions.
