Growing Watermelon

Cucurbitaceae c. lanatus : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
      S S              
        T T            
        P P            

(Best months for growing Watermelon in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 70°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 24 - 30 inches apart
  • Harvest in 12-17 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweetcorn, Sunflowers
  • Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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12 Jul 16, Vuyo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where do I find seeds of watermelon, and how do i take care of my cabbadge it does not grow to a big size what chemicals can I use
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06 May 16, Dale (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
www.livingseeds.co.za is a great online seed company for all melon types.
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04 May 16, Susan Zulu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where in Johannesburg can I buy water melon seeds?
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18 Apr 16, Ulanda Schmulian (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Try ordering yellow watermelon seeds from Livingseeds. Their service is amazing: They stock a good selection of watermelon varieties.
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16 Apr 16, Marinda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am looking for yellow watermelon seeds, where can I find it, in Johannesburg?
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17 Feb 16, NIGEL BROWN (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
when and how many times can I spray with pesticides all my fruit are being stang by some I think a fruit fly.i dit spry with.makhro kemprin fruit fly&general insecticides and knox worm on gowing problem .it happen with all my pumpkin and squash.cucumbers
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15 Feb 16, yvan de groeve (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
is it possible to plant water melon in other time as here priscribed ?
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08 Feb 16, Sue (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I'm grew watermelon in my garden, it started growing but now the leaves are turning from green to yellowish brown. Does it need a lot of water or not , please let me know.
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17 Mar 16, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Yellowing leaves are a sign of nitrogen deficiency. Fertilize with cow manure. If your watermelon plant has yellow leaves and the fruits are beginning to rot, Southern blight may be to blame. There is nothing you can do for Fusarium Wilt but remove the plant from the garden.
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02 Jan 16, michael (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I want to ask where and which farm can I buy water melons in lephalale, and the unit price. I will be please if u respond.thank you
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I have done watermelon seeds in September month & they have come up & r doing well so har. When is the best time to plant them in the ground they r about 1 inch high each I have 4 of them

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