HOW TO GROW WATERMELON
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PLANTING:
- If you live in a warmer area, you can sow seeds directly into the soil. Make sure the soil temperature is at least 70F.
- If you live in a colder climate, start the seeds indoors about a month before transplanting.
- Before transplanting, make sure ALL danger of frost has passed as watermelon vines are very tender and sensitive.
- Amend the soil with aged manure, seaweed, or compost before planting. Watermelon love to feed, so make sure to keep them happy!
- Space the seeds about two feet apart, and, if, possible, plant on a hill as this will retain moisture and heat.
CARE:
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- Mulch with plastic to keep the soil warm and hinder any weed growths.
- Watermelon plants need about 1-2 inches of water per week. Make sure they're always moist, but not waterlogged.
- Once fruit are growing, reduce watering. Dry weather will produce the sweetest of watermelon!
- If you choose to fertilize, use a liquid seaweed fertilizer for best results.
HARVESTING:
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- Watermelon do not keep ripening after they are picked, so it's important to know when to harvest!
- Thump the watermelon: if it sounds hollow, it's ripe!
- Check the color on top of the watermelon: it will be ripe when there is little contrast between the stripes.
Happy Planting!