How do I grow watermelons

cultivation conditions

Watermelon must be grown in warm soil, and when the frost period passes, and in sandy loamy soil, to grow better, and care must be taken that the soil is free of weeds, and irrigate watermelon in dry weather for long periods, and if watermelon is grown in cold regions, the plant can be irrigated Drip watermelons, and put black plastic mulch, to get a good crop, in a short season, as for the soil pH, it should range between 6.0-6.8, and watermelons can be planted directly in the garden, or in containers indoors.

Watermelon cultivation

Watermelons can be grown by following these steps:

• Plant the watermelon seeds in the soil at a depth of 1.27-2.54 centimeters, so that two to three seeds are planted in each hole.
• The spacing between each group of seeds is about 45.72-60.96 cm, and between each row is 1.52-1.83 meters.

Protect melons from pests

Cucumber beetles are among the most common pests that affect watermelons, and they can be eliminated by applying an insecticide, or using covers at the beginning of the season to maintain the temperature, as it helps prevent pests from reaching the watermelons, as the covers that have been placed must be left until they start Plants by reproduction, to prevent insects from accessing the flowers.

Watermelon harvest

The watermelon is ripe when it becomes light green, its leaves become wrinkled, and turn into a dry brown color. Harvest usually begins three to four months after planting, and some may have difficulty determining the ripening time, so it is preferable to cut one of the watermelons to make sure they are ripe, before Harvesting other melons, when starting to cut the fruit, cut the stem of the plant, rather than pulling it out, to avoid damage to the tip of the stem.