[Music] watermelons in Brazil are not only a refreshing treat but also a symbol of a vibrant summer with an estimated production of around 2. 3 million tons in recent years Brazil ranks fourth globally in watermelon production watermelons make up a significant portion of Brazil's total annual fruit production of 41 million tons every every watermelon is the result of the meticulous care of farmers reflecting their love and pride for the [Music] land in every abundant harvest the diligent hands and smiles of the people stand as a testament to the vibrant Spirit of Brazil's agricultural industry green agriculture technology the Journey of watermelon Harvest in Brazil to harvest plump watermelons soil preparation and Seed selection are crucial factors seeds should match the climate with varieties like Crimson sweet Charleston gray or disease resistant hybrids being ideal the soil must be well tilled nutrient-rich well drained and have a pH level of 6. 0 to 6.
8 creating optimal conditions for watermelons [Music] before planting it is essential to apply organic or green manure to provide sufficient nutrients and establish a strong foundation for growth once the seedlings reach a height of 5. 91 to 7. 87 in and have developed stable root systems they are transplanted to the field [Music] in Brazil watermelons are typically planted at the beginning of the rainy season or during warm weather from July to December the spacing between plants ranges from 4' 11 in to 6' 7 in with a planting depth of about 0.
066 to 0. 098 Ft after 30 to 40 days from planting watermelon flowers usually start to bloom depending on the variety and weather conditions watermelons generally take around 80 to 90 days to reach maturity depending on the [Music] variety when the leaf stem near the fruit begins to wilt and the Rind turns dark it's a sign that the melon is ripe and ready for Harvest harvesting watermelons usually begins at dawn to keep the fruit fresh workers use manual techniques with tools like knives and scissors to carefully detach each melon from the Vine while traditional harvesting requires meticulous care from Farmers the be Strawn watermelon Harvester has ushered in a new era for modern agriculture this Advanced Equipment optimizes large scale watermelon harvesting with a powerful 100 to 120 horsepower engine in precise cutting blades allowing the Harvest of 8,818 to 13,220 lb of watermelon per hour with a large tank capacity of about 1,763 to 2,24 lb in an automatic control system the machine saves labor reduces harvesting time and preserves fruit quality it's flexible movement on all terrains and fuel efficiency make brron an ideal choice for modern watermelon Farms [Music] after harvesting watermelons are carefully processed and transported to distribution points ensuring they maintain freshness and quality for consumers in 2023 Brazil achieved an impressive watermelon yield of 2.
