Watermelon GF-1280 – Dark-Rind Red-Fleshed Watermelon

Company: Greenfield Seeds and Exports
Country: India
Category: Vegetable Crops → Watermelon
Product Type: Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

Variety Overview

Watermelon GF-1280 is an early-maturing watermelon variety presented by Greenfield Seeds and Exports, India.

The variety produces medium-sized, oblong fruits with a distinctive dark green to nearly black rind. According to the supplier’s technical specifications, fruits reach an average weight of approximately 3–4 kg.

Watermelon GF-1280 is characterized by a maturity period of approximately 65–70 days, although the supplier does not specify whether this is calculated from sowing or transplanting.

The fruits develop dark red flesh with a high level of sweetness. The supplier reports a total soluble solids (TSS) content of approximately 13%, indicating a relatively high sugar concentration.

The supplier also describes GF-1280 as suitable for long-distance transportation.

The combination of its dark rind, red flesh, medium fruit size, high sweetness and reported transport suitability makes GF-1280 relevant for growers seeking watermelon varieties with these characteristics.

Plant & Fruit Characteristics

• Variety: Watermelon GF-1280
• Crop: Watermelon
• Species: Citrullus lanatus
• Product Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Fruit Type: Dark-Rind Watermelon
• Fruit Shape: Oblong
• Average Fruit Weight: 3–4 kg
• Rind Colour: Dark Green to Nearly Black
• Rind Pattern: Uniform dark coloration, as shown in the supplier photograph
• Flesh Colour: Dark Red
• Flesh Texture: Not specified
• Sweetness: Very Sweet (supplier description)
• Total Soluble Solids (TSS): Approximately 13%
• Days to Maturity: 65–70 days
• Transport Suitability: Suitable for long-distance transportation (supplier claim)
• Plant Growth Habit: Not specified
• Rind Thickness: Not specified
• Disease Resistance: Not specified
• Recommended Cultivation: Not specified
• Supplier: Greenfield Seeds and Exports, India

Technical Specifications

SEEDBASE Listing Note

Watermelon GF-1280 is listed on SEEDBASE as a dark-rind watermelon variety presented by Greenfield Seeds and Exports, India.

The variety is characterized by its oblong fruits, nearly black rind, average fruit weight of 3–4 kg and dark red flesh.

According to the supplier, GF-1280 produces very sweet fruits with approximately 13% total soluble solids and is suitable for long-distance transportation.

For additional technical specifications, seed availability and cultivation recommendations, please contact the supplier directly.