Before choosing an irrigation method one has to check on the water source, capital involved and location. There is always a myth that drip irrigation is the best when it comes to yields. Drip is only the best since it reduces labour and utilizes water. Why is water essential for watermelon? A fully ripe watermelon is 90 per cent water. Therefore, proper irrigation has a major impact on yields and on the final quality of the fruit. Thus, water shortages cause the production of fruit with low quality and little tradeability. Different irrigation methods for watermelon: Masterpits method Sprinkler method Furrow method Drip method Ridges method Normal/ Economical method 1. Masterpits method It is the best method to use in drier areas as it retains water for the longest time compared to any other method. In this method, you plant four plants in one pit, which proves to be the best when maintaining the plants in terms of water and nutrients. 2. Sprinkler method
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