Watermelon Farming: Jannat Variety Promises Lakhpati Status in 70 Days

• Advanced watermelon varieties like Jannat, Saraswati, Vishala, and Aarohi offer high yields and increased farmer income.
• The Jannat variety, a 60-70 day crop, yields 25-30 tons per acre and is sweeter than other watermelons.
• Farmers can earn up to 3 lakh rupees per acre with an investment of 70-80 thousand rupees.
• Dharmendra Kumar, a farmer from Chandauti, Gaya, earns 10-12 lakh rupees from 4 acres using this variety.
• Optimal cultivation involves loamy or sandy loam soil, ridge planting, and regular irrigation, especially during fruiting.

Why It Matters: Advanced watermelon varieties like Jannat offer farmers high yields and significant profits within 70 days.