Want to grow sweet watermelons in your garden? Learn how to do it!
Most of us associate watermelons with summer and refreshment on hot days.
If you want to grow large watermelons in your garden, it is important to know when is the best time to sow.
We will tell you when and how to sow watermelons so that the fruits are large, sweet and juicy.
Watermelons like heat, so they should be planted when the soil temperature is 12-15 °C.
The seeds should be planted at a depth of up to 10 cm.
Watermelons are best planted in late April – early May.
The risk of frost should be avoided.
Watermelons do not tolerate cold weather, so wait until it is warm enough.
The lunar calendar should also be taken into account.
Favorable days for sowing watermelons – 04-06, 11-13, 18-20, 27-29.
The soil
The place should be well lit, and the soil should be lush and fertile.
Enrich the soil with compost or humus.
Prepare holes 5-7 cm deep.
Seeds
Sort the seeds carefully before sowing.
Choose healthy, undamaged seeds.
Soak the seeds in warm water and leave for 12-24 hours.
Dry the soaked seeds for 2-3 days.
Sowing
Place 2-3 seeds in each hole, sprinkle with soil and press lightly.
Use warm water for watering.
Supervision
It is necessary to ensure regular watering of watermelons so that the soil does not dry out.
Remove weeds and loosen the soil.
After the appearance of 2-3 true leaves, the seedlings should be thinned.
Fertilization is carried out 2-3 times per season.
It is also necessary to protect watermelons from pests and diseases.
You can choose different types of watermelons.
Their care may differ somewhat.
Provide the right conditions, and it can guarantee a truly impressive harvest.
Good luck!
