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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy watermelons last year were small and someone told me that I need to thin them out. I wasn’t sure if I needed to thin the buds or wait until the watermelons have started to form.
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1 Comment To "Watermelons Too Small"
#1 Comment By Cathy On 07/26/2011 @ 10:54 am
Watermelons are heavy feeders, so make sure the area in which you plant them is rich in organic materials. Normally, you only thin them if you are looking to grow a big melon. Do it after the melons have formed. Keep the strongest, largest one. Water deeply and side dress with compost.
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