Watermelon

Bees can forage pollen and nectar from watermelon but the flowers aren’t particular attractive if alternative forage exists nearby. What do bees do to watermelons?… Read More »Do Bees Like Watermelon Plants?

Watermelon is a cucurbit, a family of crops that includes cucumber, muskmel- on, and squash. As with all cucurbits, watermelon has separate male and fe-… Read More »Is Watermelon Self Pollinated?

Watermelons and citron both belong to the same genus: Citrullus and, therefore, will cross-pollinate each other. Muskmelon, cantaloupe and Casaba melons will cross since they… Read More »What Can Cross-Pollinate With Watermelon?

If you’re growing watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) for the first time, don’t get upset when the first flowers fall from the plants without producing fruit. These… Read More »Why Do My Watermelon Plants Only Have Male Flowers?

Because seedless watermelon are not self-pollinating, pollenizers, or diploid watermelon crops, must be included in production to provide pollen, which is then transferred by bees… Read More »Do Seedless Watermelons Need A Pollinator?

Sugar Baby. Sugar Baby The quintessential icebox melon. Sugar Baby produces round, 6-10 pound, dark green fruits that are super sweet, and super cute! What… Read More »What Kind Of Watermelon Is Dark Green?

Look for a watermelon that is rounder and more evenly shaped, as opposed to an oval one. The rounder melons are sweeter, while the more… Read More »Which Watermelon Is Sweeter Round Or Oblong?

Honey bees are considered the most effective pollinating insect for melon crops. What is a watermelon pollinator? Pollination by bees is critical for a successful… Read More »What Animal Pollinates Watermelon?

A ripe watermelon should have a deep sound when you thump it with your hand or fist, somewhat resembling a tenor. If it has a… Read More »How Do You Tell If It’S A Good Watermelon?

Pollination by bees is critical for a successful watermelon crop. While the Eu- ropean honey bee is often used effectively to pollinate watermelon (at 2… Read More »Do Bees Pollinate Watermelon?