Watermelon

Quite an array of veggies can be grown vertically, but one of the most surprising is watermelon trellis growing. The surprise, of course, is due… Read More »Can Watermelon Hang From The Vine?

Avoid planting them near other crops that will shade them. Include flowers like dill, chamomile, cosmos and pineapple sage to attract predatory insects that eat… Read More »Can You Not Plant Watermelon Near?

Another handy tip is to check the underside of the watermelon for a golden yellow spot, called the field spot. This is the part where… Read More »What Are The Yellow Spots Inside My Watermelon?

Melons are always attacked by fungal diseases, such as powdery and downy mildews. Therefore, preventive sprays should be employed often, using fungicides such as copper… Read More »What Do You Spray On Watermelon?

Use Localized Soil Coverings Instead, place small patches of plastic sheeting, coarse straw or a piece of plywood directly under melon fruits that have become… Read More »Should I Put Something Under My Watermelon?

Raised beds are perfect for growing melons. Melons thrive in the warm soil raised beds provide. You’ll need at least a 4′ x 6′ area… Read More »Can I Grow Watermelon In A Raised Bed?

Planting Watermelons in Hills When you use hills for watermelons, plant the watermelon seeds in small groups or clusters in a mound of soil. Each… Read More »How Do You Make A Watermelon Hill?

Watermelon is a juicy summer treat that grows best in the home garden when soil is consistently warm and moist. Even where winters are not… Read More »Can Watermelon Grow On Top Of Mulch?

Gophers will eat almost anything, even the roots of fairly Well-established trees and are the curse of many western gardeners (or should I say many… Read More »Do Gophers Eat Watermelon Roots?

Soap solutions are an all-purpose way to get rid of numerous types of garden pests, including aphids on watermelon plants. Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid… Read More »What Do You Spray On Watermelon Leaves?