
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Watermelons
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I planted watermelon last two weeks,it started germinating this weeks pls advice me what can I do to make it save from pests
Diatomaceous earth is the best! It is a natural silica rock that is ground into a fine powder. It is non toxic to humans or pets. You can sprinkle it right on the base of the plant or around the plant. Bugs have to walk on it to kill them and don't let it get wet, it is not effective when it is wet. You can also spray pests with soapy water, but it is more labor intensive.
Hi guys. I've been using salt around my plants to keep out pest. I also make one a bucket full of water with a cup or so of peroxide. That gives the roots strength and it keep s the pest away as well. I don't know if it helps but I also sprinkle the mix lightly on the leaves. To prevent leaf disease. I also make a reason mix for them with coffee, tea, and banana peels lol. They love it. Finger crossed for this year's crop!
Last year I had a patch of watermelon. It did not do well because it didn't get watered. This year, the area where the watermelon grew is thick with plants that look like watermelon plants but I did not think they regrew. I know we did not have much of a winter so I was wondering if it is possible that these are watermelon plants--or, just weeds that look like watermelon. Any advice?
These are weeds. Watermelonsâ biggest issue is actually weed control and it’s important to pull the weeds so that your watermelon is not forced to compete for necessary water and nutrients. Perennial grasses that grow in the watermelon patch can be difficult to control so you need to stay on top of them. Before you plant, dig up all weeds with a hoe. You can’t do this later or you’ll damage the vines of the melon. Also, put mulch between the plants to keep the weeds down. Finally, plant multiple melons far apart so you can get between the plants to weed easily.
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