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- Q.Watermelon Farming - I want full details about the production process of watermelon farming systems. When to apply fertilizer, if necessary or not When to ...
- Q.Germination Of Seedless Watermelon - I bought a seedless watermelon from the store and noticed that it had one black seed in it. I planted ...
- Q.Charleston Gray Watermelon Has Developed Black Rot - At the end of my Charleston gray watermelon has developed black rot. What is the cause of this? The watermelon ...
- Q.Giant Watermelon - All that grew were huge plants with tons of small purple pods smaller than a pea. Needless to say, it ...
- Q.Watermelons - Can one plant two different kind of watermelon next to each other? For example, Sugar Baby and Crimson Sweet
- Q.Watermelons - The watermelons that I had planted wilted, and some have dried up while developing the fourth leaf. What might be ...
- Q.Watermelon Plants Diseases - The vine tips appear dull and refuse to spread/grow
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Elias Adeniyi on
June 17, 2016
Oyo State, NigeriaQ.Watermelon farming
I want full details about the production process of watermelon farming systems. When to apply fertilizer, if necessary or not When to apply pest chemical, if necessary or not Any other things I still need to know about watermelon farming process. Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 18, 2016A.The links below will help with the basics of growing and caring for Watermelons.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/cutting-watermelon-vines.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/fertilizing-watermelon-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/pick-a-watermelon.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/watermelon-disease-control.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/watering-watermelon.htm
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Anonymous on
August 20, 2016Q.germination of seedless watermelon
I bought a seedless watermelon from the store and noticed that it had one black seed in it. I planted it in a pot and it germinated. The plant has now produced a small watermelon. I thought that seedless watermelons were sterile.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 21, 2016A.Since seedless watermelon is a hybrid the seeds that will show up in the fruit will not grow a seedless watermelon, but some form of the fruit used to create the hybrid.
Here is a link that will give you more information.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 22, 2016Q.Charleston gray watermelon has developed black rot
At the end of my Charleston gray watermelon has developed black rot. What is the cause of this? The watermelon was growing well up until this week, then I saw black rot on the end.
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 22, 2016A.Watermelon can suffer from Blossom End Rot.
This is a lack of Calcium.
Here is a link that explains the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/blossom-rot-in-watermelons.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
MOGY on
August 24, 2016
dallas or. 97338Q.giant watermelon
All that grew were huge plants with tons of small purple pods smaller than a pea. Needless to say, it was my first attempt.
- Answered by
kh0001 on
August 26, 2016A.If you started your watermelon plants a little late and your vine is still alive, you could still have a few very small watermelons. Most varieties take about 120 days to mature (from your description, it sounds like you may have planted Sugar Baby watermelons?).
These articles may help you have better success next year:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/stunted-watermelon-growth.htm
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Anonymous on
January 10, 2017Q.watermelons
Can one plant two different kind of watermelon next to each other? For example, Sugar Baby and Crimson Sweet
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 10, 2017A.Bees travel from flower to flower and which does mean they will transfer pollen from different varieties of watermelon.
Watermelons do not cross pollinate with many other plants, but different varieties of watermelons will however cross pollinate.
You can plant them together, but be prepared to have possible mixed between the vines.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/sugar-baby-cultivation.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/cutting-watermelon-vines.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
JeffreyGardener on
January 10, 2017A.I do want to add that cross pollination (via bees) between the two varieties melons may affect the quality (shape and sweetness) of the melons that come out, but I've never had a problem.
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JeffreyGardener on
January 10, 2017A.Planting more than one variety of watermelon close to each other should not be a problem at all. Just make sure that you space the plants according to the seed pack directions. Watermelons need LOT of space systematic bud pinching to grow nice-sized ones. If you're worried about any other plants growing near your watermelons (which is rarely a problem), you can look at this article: What Plants Should Not Be Planted Next to Watermelons? http://homeguides.sfgate.com/plants-should-not-planted-next-watermelons-56374.html
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Markmogute441 on
March 25, 2017
kisii county Masimba wardQ.watermelons
The watermelons that I had planted wilted, and some have dried up while developing the fourth leaf. What might be the cause, and which ways can I control the problem?
Answered by
Alisma on
March 27, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This could have happened because of a watering problem- either the seedlings got too little water, or they were overwatered in poorly drained soil, which can "drown" the roots. Check to make sure your soil is well-drained but does have some water holding capacity.
Or, a fungal disease could be responsible:
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wycliffe. mbogo on
May 7, 2017
Embu/KenyaQ.watermelon plants diseases
The vine tips appear dull and refuse to spread/grow
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2017A.I would first check the variety that you are growing. Read the information on the back of the packet for growing information.
This link will help refresh you on the soil and care needed.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htm
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