About Runner (414) Watermelon Seeds
ANKUR Hy. Watermelon Runner (414) is a high-quality hybrid watermelon variety known for its attractive fruit appearance, excellent sweetness and early maturity. It produces oval-shaped fruits with a blackish dark green, waxy rind and crispy dark red flesh. The fruits have fewer, medium-sized seeds and an average weight of 5–6 kg. With a TSS of 12–14%, this hybrid offers excellent eating quality and good suitability for long-distance transportation. The crop matures early in approximately 70–80 days.
Key Features of Runner (414) Watermelon Seeds
Early-maturing hybrid variety.
Attractive blackish dark green fruits.
High sweetness with 12–14% TSS.
Crispy and dark red flesh.
Fewer, medium-sized seeds.
Average fruit weight of 5–6 kg.
Good fruit quality and market appeal.
Suitable for long-distance transportation.
Crop & Fruit Characteristics
Crop: Watermelon
Brand: Ankur Seeds
Hybrid: Runner (414)
Plant Type: Vigorous vine growth.
Fruit Shape: Oval.
Fruit Colour: Blackish dark green.
Fruit Surface: Waxy rind.
Average Fruit Weight: 5–6 kg.
Flesh Colour: Dark red.
Flesh Texture: Crispy.
Seed Characteristics: Medium-sized seeds with fewer seeds.
Sweetness (TSS): 12–14%.
Maturity Duration: 70–80 days.
Transportation: Suitable for long-distance transportation.
Recommended Season & States
Recommended Season: Summer.
Recommended Sowing Time: January–February.
Suitable States: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and other suitable watermelon-growing regions.
Climate: Warm and sunny conditions with proper irrigation and well-drained soil are preferred.
Seed Rate per Acre
Recommended Seed Rate: Approximately 200–300 grams per acre as a provisional cultivation guideline.
Actual seed requirement depends on spacing, sowing method and seed size.
Follow the seed packet or Ankur Seeds' recommended seed rate for the exact hybrid.
Additional Information
Soil Requirement: Well-drained sandy loam soil is suitable.
Irrigation: Maintain adequate soil moisture, particularly during flowering and fruit development.
Market Suitability: Suitable for fresh consumption and distant markets due to good transportation suitability.
