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- Q.Watermelon Vines - How are the vines nourished? How are the additional watermelons nourished? What purpose do the tendrils serve?
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- Q.Growing Watermelon - Could you provide details on soil, type of plant food, etc. for growing a good watermelon for Zone 7?
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- Q.Watermelon Growing - Is fertilizing needed during the growth of the vines?
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April 25, 2011Q.Watermelon on a Deck
I don't think I have long enough sun in my yard to grow tomatoes or watermelon. I know I can grow tomatoes in a container, and I saw your article on watermelons that says the same. Instead of creating a hammock system for the melon, can I just let the vine spill out onto the ground (or deck)? I get lots of sun on my deck, and I think they would like it there.
Answered by
Nikki on
April 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can do that. When the melons form, place some straw under them to keep them from rotting, but they will grow fine if left to grow across the ground.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 25, 2011Q.Germinating Seeds
How do you germinate a watermelon seed?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/cheap-seed-starting-how-to-germinate-seeds-at-home.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 27, 2011Q.Watermelon Vines
How are the vines nourished? How are the additional watermelons nourished? What purpose do the tendrils serve?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Watermelons do best when they are given a slightly higher amount of phosphorus than nitrogen. This helps in the melon fruit development.
The tendrils are there because in its native environment, the vine would climb up objects to get more sun. The tendrils allow it to climb.
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n martinez on
May 10, 2011Q.Watermelon Plant Is Dropping the Flowers After They Open
The plant started to flower but it drops the flowers after they open. Since the fruit is supposed to follow the flower, does this this mean that I will not get fruit? Please help, don't know what I'm doing wrong. Thank you so much for your advice.
- Answered by
Heather on
May 15, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This is common for melons and squash. These plants produce male and female flowers. In the beginning of the season, they will produce more males than females. The males cannot make fruit as they are only for pollination and they fall off the plant.
This article will help you identify the females from the males:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/female-male-squash-blossoms.htmIf you find the females falling off, this is a pollination issue. This article will help you with that:
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Anonymous on
May 16, 2011Q.Growing Watermelon
Could you provide details on soil, type of plant food, etc. for growing a good watermelon for Zone 7?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 16, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htm
Watermelons can grow in many kinds of soil, but prefer a light, sandy, fertile loam that is well-drained. Add generous amounts of manure, compost, or other organic matter to enrich the soil as well.
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paredesmartin on
May 17, 2011Q.Watermelon Question
I have long vines going all over the garden. They are flowering out but still cannot see any baby watermelons. When will they start developing?
- Answered by
Heather on
May 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Melons have male and female flowers. The male flowers cannot produce fruit, so they just fall off. They will produce more male flowers early on and then female flowers later. This article will help you pinpoint which are male flowers and which are female flowers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/female-male-squash-blossoms.htmIf you are seeing female flowers fall off, then it is a pollination problem and you may need to hand pollinate. This article will help with that:
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Anonymous on
May 18, 2011Q.Watermelon Growing
Is fertilizing needed during the growth of the vines?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.No fertilizer is necessary; however, adding compost to the soil when planting will provide any additional nutrients. Here's an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htm
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