Many summer residents often wonder, “How to plant watermelons for seedlings?”
In the southern regions, plant watermelon seedlings from March 25 to April 5. In the open field, from April 25 to May 5.
In the northern and central regions, plant watermelons for seedlings from April 10 to 20 and in open field from May 10 to 20.
Varieties that have a short growing season are sown later, and varieties with a long growing season are sown earlier.
The threat of frost should have passed and the ground should warm up to about twelve degrees Celsius.
Three days before planting, the seeds should be soaked in warm water. Plant each seed in a separate container. The seed cups should grow in a warm, sunny location. Don’t forget to water and fertilize on time. Before planting seedlings in the open field, they need to be hardened off.
Good morning to plant watermelons:
In March – 25 – 27, 30 – 31.
In April: 1 – 3, 10, 14 – 16, 19 – 23, 27 – 29.
In May: 2 – 3, 12, 23 – 25.
Plant watermelons in the open field.
Choose a well-lit area. The soil must be sandy loam, loose or sandy. In fall, add compost or humus to the soil. With the onset of spring, it is necessary to cultivate and level the land.
In the south, plant seeds from April 25 to May 5. In the north and center, from May 10 to 20. Plant the seeds to a depth of 5 to 6 cm. Leave 70 to 90 cm between holes. Leave a distance of 150 to 200 cm between rows. Sprinkle the seeds with a little soil and press. After planting, the beds should be covered with agrofiber or film.
Water your watermelons regularly, especially when it’s hot and very dry. During the season you should feed them two or three times. Remove weeds in a timely manner, loosen the soil after each watering. Don’t forget that watermelons need to be shaped, leaving two or three of the strongest stems. It is necessary to pinch off the main stem after the fifth or sixth leaf. Don’t forget to treat watermelons against harmful insects and diseases. Inspect periodically for diseases or pests.
In the southern regions, watermelons ripen in July or August. In the central and northern regions they ripen in August or September.
How do you know when a watermelon is ripe?
Pay attention to the tail, it should be dry. If you hit a watermelon, you’ll hear a thud. A yellow cheek will be seen on the fruit.
Plant watermelons in the open field.
In the south, watermelons are planted from April 25 to May 5. In the central and northern area, from May 10 to 20. Spring frosts should pass and the ground will warm up to 12°C. Sowing is done in the same way as described above.
Good days to plant in May are the 12th, 23rd and 25th, and in June, from the 2nd to the 3rd, from the 10th to the 12th, from the 17th to the 19th.
