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For you to know why watermelon deserves such a flattering remark, you need to determine the features and qualities watermelons possess. The best way to do this is to begin from the very core of the fruit’s existence. Start from knowing how to grow watermelon in order to get even the smallest detail about it.

Prior to growing a watermelon, read the guidelines available in this written piece. Follow the sequence if you want to do it best.

Step 1:

          Select an appropriate area for your garden, which is widely open to sunlight, yet safe from strong winds. Consider a south-facing angle in order to get suitable air circulation.

Step 2:

          Gather more organic matters and dug them into the soil. Organic matters are the essential supplements for watermelons. This involves a light, prolific and filthy soil consisting clay and decayed matters. In order to preserve humidity, drain them well. Soil acid as 5.5 or a near neutral pit is best for watermelons.

Step 3:

          Purchase watermelon plants. They are obtainable in any plant nursery. When the soil and air temperature reached 65 degrees Fahrenheit, start planting them in the garden. This is usually done 2-3 weeks after the last frost.

          If you use watermelon seeds, sow them directly into the garden. Knowing that you have enough time for growing season, direct sowing is the best method to use in growing watermelons.

Step 4:

          Cultivate the soil. You have to do it well especially during planting. Burrow a hole of 2 feet in diameter and 1 foot for each plant. Add more well-cured compost and 2 trowels of bore meal.

Step 5:                                                                                              

          Place the hardened plants into the ground at an appropriate depth. For seeds, sow them about an inch deep, preferable in the hills. You can utilize compost tea for watering the plants.

Step 6:

          Plenty of space should be allotted for each plant. Consider 3 feet for bush type and 12 feet apart for giant ramblers.

Step 7:

          In order to seize moisture, place thick mulch preferably of organic types and decaying weeds. Always keep them protected and unsoiled them as they grow.

Step 8:

          Utilize floating row coverings to keep the air temperate, and again give them an inch of water per week.

Step 9:

          When the flowers are noticeable, take away the covers. This should be done in order to let bees and other insects pollinate the flowers. Start applying compost tea on them to serve as fertilizers and do this every three weeks.

Step 10:

          Take care of them until you will notice that they are already in full blossom. If this happens you can take your first harvest. Watermelons should be ready to reap in about 35 days from planting.