![]() ![]() Growing watermelon does require a lot of room. There are quite a few of small or icebox watermelon types, but I feel like the amount of seeds to fruit make them not quite worth the effort.īefore you plant your watermelon seeds or seedlings in the garden you need to prepare your soil first. You will notice that most, or all of these, are large watermelons. Kolb’s Gem- My son grows these large fruits for the fair, but they are so sweet! Ours get over 60 lbs! Both are equally as yummy! Can get up to 40 lbs. Moon and Stars- This variety comes in both red flesh and yellow flesh. Orangeglo- Sweet orange flesh that is so good to eat! They are a staple in our watermelon patch- melons can get quite large. We grow them for the fair, but they are also one of our favorites to eat. The flesh is smooth and sweet.Ĭarolina Cross- This variety holds the record for the largest watermelon, with fruits reaching up to 200 lbs. Seeded watermelons are a bit easier to grow, you have more choices, they grow bigger and you can get heirloom varieties from which to save seeds.Īnd who doesn’t enjoy a good watermelon seed spitting contest?Ĭharleston Gray- These plants give lots of fruits. Though the convenience of seedless watermelons is nice, I much prefer growing seeded varieties. Seedless watermelons are very popular since, of course, they don’t have seeds to deal with while cutting and eating. These hybrids are just a sweet and have the same growth needs as seeded varieties. Through years of breeding and crossbreeding watermelon growers have been able to create hybrids (not genetically modified). Seedless watermelons haven’t been around all that long. I will tell you now that growing seedless watermelons can be hard to do- even varieties that are said to be seedless don’t always end up that way in the garden. There are 2 general types of watermelons: Seedless and Seeded. Watermelon Varieties to Grow in Your Garden Also be on the lookout for pests that might eat your seeds!įorget to label your seedling? Check here for how to tell the difference between a cucumber, melon, and watermelon plant! To do this, simply place the seed about 1 inch (or as deep as the seed is long) under the soil.īe sure to water well and don’t let them dry out to get a better germination rate. Like I said, you can also direct sow seeds into the garden. ![]() Don’t plant the plants too deep- match the soil level in the garden to the soil level of the plants in the pots. When your watermelon seedlings are a couple of inches high and have at least one set of true leaves then can be planted out into the garden.Ĭarefully break apart of the roots if they are root bound and plant the watermelon plants directly into the garden with lots of organic matter. Keep your seedlings in a sunny location (even outside is good if the weather is warm) or under lights to keep them from getting long and leggy. You can plant your watermelon in peat pots that allow the roots to push through and can be planted directly in the garden. Watermelon seedlings sprout and grow quickly, making them very susceptible to becoming root bound in small containers. Water well initially and keep the soil damp but not wet. To start seeds, fill your containers with seed starting mix and place the watermelon seed about 1 inch under the soil. You can direct sow your watermelon seeds directly into the garden after all danger of frost as passed and the soil is warm, but I prefer to start my seeds indoors 2-3 weeks ahead of time so that I can control the germination better. Watermelons aren’t a difficult crop to grow, so if you have the space I highly recommend learning how to grow this rewarding fruit. Watermelons are in the cucurbit family along with squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins. Who doesn’t love a nice cold watermelon on a hot summer day? And like many homegrown fruits and veggies, nothing tastes better than one picked fresh from the garden. Please see my disclosure page for more information about cookies collected and our privacy policy. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may earn a commission. ![]()
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