Farmer succeeds in off-season Black Queen watermelon cultivation in Kishoreganj | District

KISHOREGANJ, Sept 16, 2025 (BSS) - Off-season cultivation of the high-yielding Black Queen variety of watermelon has gained popularity among farmers in Pakundia upazila of the district, bringing promising returns and creating new opportunities for agricultural diversification. Abu Bakkar Siddique, a 42-year-old farmer from Chandipasa village under Pakundia upazila in the district, has achieved remarkable success by cultivating the Black Queen variety of watermelon during the off-season, earning over Taka one lakh from just 40 decimals of land within 70 days. During a recent visit, it was observed that numerous black-skinned watermelons of varying sizes were hanging under the trellis on his farmland. The fruits, known for their bright red flesh and sweet taste, have attracted wholesalers from different parts...