What Soil To Use For Watermelons In Pots On Patio What Is The Name Please And Do I Use Fertilizer 10 10 10 I Live In Tx Hot Here I

Question

tried to grow before but they died I’m addicted to watermelons so I need to grow them thanks Name of soil and fertilizer and how to water in heat

Answer 1

You can use a light potting soil for containers. You can start with the 10-10-10 fertilizer but sidedress with nitrogen every month or so. Here is more:

https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/watermelon/seeded-watermelon-crop-guide/

https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/watermelon-production-2.html

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/watermelon/cultural-tips/index.html?src=307-pageViewHLS

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/watering-watermelon.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/cutting-watermelon-vines.htm