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09 Dec 17, Sarah Gumede (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I am in Nkomazi around Nelspruit and I want to plant watermelon. Today is the 10 of December. Where can I get them meaning the seeds. I would like to have the seedless type. Can I still plant them

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18 Oct 17, Micheal Ntisetsang (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I've planted watermelon on 09/09/17 and it is still developing vines and they are 50 to 60 cm long but surprisingly they are flowering at the same time pls advise on what to do

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14 Sep 17, william (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Were can I find watermelons in limpopo

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13 Jun 17, Juan Crafford (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Is it neccessary to mulch my watermelon beds or can I plant the seeds without it. I live in North West

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15 Jun 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Watermelons thrive with plenty of old manure and a good water supply. Mulch will help to retain water and keep the roots cooler.

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21 May 17, Vikani (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

What kind of manure or fertilizer is good for watermelon in Durban, south africa

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22 May 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Watermelons are like pumpkins and do well with plenty of manure and water. Before you plant them dig a hole as deep as you can without going into the hard clay. Put some old newspapers or denim jeans in the bottom of the hole and then add as much old rotted animal manure and household scraps into the hole. Cover the hole in the the topsoil leaving a mound. When it is time to plant the seeds in the mound and give them a good watering. Your watermelons will grow well and the newspaper or old jeans will help hold water.

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08 Feb 17, Hermann Jacques Keyser (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I planted seeds about September 2016, and we live in Mpumalanga , Witbank. The first melons are forming, we have had good rain fall this year, I am just starting out farming, and am proud to say to see that all my crops of all types of vegetables have bared fruit and vegetables in such a short time. I am planning to do a larger quantity and the water outside our place never dries up, what do I do to improve my crops. I hope that my request will get help with regards to the water issue, water lies daily on the surface, we are not sure if there is a bore hole. Thank you Hermann Jacques Keyser.

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09 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

It is great to see your enthusiasm for growing food. The four needs of all living things are Sunshine, Food, Water and Care. Sunshine is free so we need to provide the other three. Adding old manure in the Autumn, providing consistent water and mulching in the summer to conserve water and help control weeds will all help produce good crops. The other things are - planting the right variety for the time of the year and removing weeds which use the food and water in the soil. If you look up the Dept of Agriculture or Primary Industries in the internet they will have people or Information Sheets thet will help. All the best with your plans.

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05 Jan 17, Teboho (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

If you do not have access to cow manure, but nitrogen rich fertilizers or otherwise, pour a mixture of 2 water and 1 urine on the plan roots...it has worked for me for more than five years

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