
National Watermelon Day takes place on August 3 and is a celebration of our favorite refreshing summer fruit!
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The watermelons that I've planted, I can't find the tag, but they are the long, lighter green variety. They grow to about 1- 1/2 to 2 inches long and seem to rot and fall off. They are in a raised bed. I live in Texas. It's certainly warm enough. Wondering what I'm doing wrong. Lots of flowers.
About how many melons per vine
May I know which variety is suitable for Karamoja which is the hottest region,and what are the common challenges during its production
N.?.P.? K.? Also when to stop fertilizing before harvest ?
Sorry if this is a stupid question but what do you mean by floating row covers? I am in central Florida. Based on what I’m reading, I should start seeds now indoors/protected and then set out later. I understand mounding, etc. but I had planned to just use straw for mulch. Do I really need black plastic? Thank you
How lucky you are to be starting your garden now! Row covers are made from spun-bonded polyester or polypropylene. Unlike plastic they are breathable fabrics that let in light and water but don't cook your plants. Use of row covers - even in FL - is recommended as protection against insects and has been shown to increase yields. Just remember to remove the covers when the plants begin to blossom so pollinating insects can do their job. As for mulch - black plastic warms the soil more than straw but either one will keep weeds down, protect the ripening fruit from soil-borne diseases, and conserve moisture. Enjoy those melons!
I have grown sugar babies . I get a small melon but it stops growing What am I doing wrong
Thanks a lot for the knowledge distribution on the plantation of water melon. Does is mean that water melon need a warm temperature throughout for it to grow well?
I planted a watermelon plant back in may and it only started to grow last month in September now its the start of November and I have 2 melons. I don't know what to do to protect them if the weather gets any colder at night. We've had warm days but our nights are really turning chilly.
Hi, Theresa: This really depends on where you are, but you can usually cover up your melons (and nearby vines) with blankets or towels until a really hard freeze comes along. Good luck and thanks for asking!
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