Golden Treasure is a popular gift‑grade watermelon variety from Huayupai. These watermelon seeds produce vigorous plants with solid disease resistance. Plants bear neatly round melons decorated with bold dark‑green stripes on light‑green rind. The eye‑catching golden‑yellow flesh is tender, fine‑textured and sweet, bringing unique eating experience and high market value. This variety performs well under open‑field growing conditions. Full‑sun locations encourage proper fruit development and sugar accumulation. Leave ample space for sprawling vines. Perform regular checks for common melon pests and fungal diseases. Reduce watering as fruits mature to enhance internal sweetness. Reasonable fertilizer application supports healthy vine growth and stable yields of high‑quality melons.
Planting Instructions Soil Preparation Pick a full‑sun site with good drainage. Mix plenty of well‑rotted organic compost into loose fertile sandy‑loam soil. Avoid waterlogged planting ground.
Seed Pre‑treatment Select plump intact seeds. Soak seeds in warm water for 4‑6 hours, air‑dry lightly before sowing to improve germination. Cold stratification is not required.
Sowing Method Sow in spring after all frost risk passes. Place 2‑3 seeds per hole, cover with 2‑3 cm fine soil. Plant spacing 120‑150 cm, row spacing 180‑220 cm. Thin seedlings and keep one vigorous seedling per hole.
Germination Condition Optimal germination temperature:22‑30°C. Seedlings emerge within 7‑12 days. Keep soil moderately moist, avoid over‑watering.
Daily Maintenance Water sufficiently during vine growth period, cut down watering volume when fruits approach ripening. Apply balanced fertilizer for vine development, use potassium‑rich fertilizer at fruit‑setting stage. Remove weeds timely. Monitor melon pests and fungal infections. Harvest when stem tendrils dry and rind turns dull for best‑flavored yellow flesh.
Specification Plant Name: Golden Treasure Watermelon Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus Plant Type: Annual gift‑type yellow‑flesh watermelon Mature Vine Length:2‑3 m Blooming & Fruiting Period: Summer fruiting in warm growing season Germination Temperature:22‑30°C Growing Temperature:20‑35°C, frost‑sensitive Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil: Fertile sandy‑loam soil with good drainage Planting Difficulty: Easy Core Features: Huayupai Golden Treasure watermelon, gift‑grade variety, round striped green rind, tender golden‑yellow flesh, strong resistance, great market performance, suitable for open‑field home and market garden planting
FAQ Q1: What color is the flesh of Golden Treasure watermelon? A1: It produces attractive golden‑yellow tender flesh with pleasant sweet flavor. Q2: Is this variety suitable for market sales? A2: Beautiful fruit shape and unique yellow flesh make it highly welcomed for gift and market sales. Q3: When is the suitable sowing time? A3: Sow in spring after all frost danger disappears. Q4: Why does the watermelon taste weak? A4: Excessive watering in ripening stage or insufficient sunlight will reduce sugar content. Q5: How to judge watermelon ripeness? A5: Dried tendrils near fruit stem and matte rind surface are key ripeness indicators.
