How do you get young watermelon plants?
Young watermelon plants can often be bought in garden shops in May and June to be grown in the garden. In some cases, plants can also be acquired that have already been grafted from fig-leaf gourd. However, if there is a greater need, it is also worth growing from seeds. Allow a total of three to four weeks for the plants to be brought forward, including the germination period of around 14 days.
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- Grow the watermelon yourself in the garden or greenhouse
- Growing the watermelon in the greenhouse
- When is a watermelon ready for harvest?
Which location do watermelons prefer?
Watermelons are preferred to be grown in warm regions on the Mediterranean Sea and around the equator. When cultivating in this country, you need above all:
- light
- warmth
- water
For cultivation outdoors, the plants must be brought out in good time from April. If you have a greenhouse or a cold frame available in your garden, you can use it for growing watermelons.
When are watermelons sown and planted?
If the seeds are brought forward from April, the young plants can be planted outdoors from mid-May if the weather is sufficiently warm. When planting the young plants, however, care should be taken not to put them immediately from the windowsill into the blazing sun. It is better to first place the plants outside in the pot for a few hours a day and wait for a slightly cloudy or rainy day to plant.
How are watermelons ideally preferred?
The windowsill is the ideal place to grow watermelons from seeds. However, this bright location should not be heated too warm, otherwise the plants could shoot too much and kink over before planting out.
What should be considered when transplanting watermelons?
Watermelons have very delicate roots and can die quickly when transplanted on hot days. Every time you transplant, you should proceed very carefully so that not too much soil falls off the roots.
How can watermelons be propagated?
The propagation of the annual watermelons takes place exclusively through the seeds obtained. Seedless varieties are usually hybrid varieties that result from crossing other species.
When can the fruits of the watermelon usually be harvested?
In this country, the fruits can usually only be harvested in autumn. However, watermelons from greenhouse cultures in the Mediterranean are often sold from May to September.
Tips & Tricks
Since watermelons can grow relatively vigorously, they shouldn't be planted too densely. In the open air or in a greenhouse, a planting distance of at least one meter is advisable.
