Q.What type of soil for growing watermelons?
I would like to know what month would be best to set out young watermelon plants? What type of soil is best for planting? Type of fertilizer to use? Does it require a lot of sunlight to grow? What I can do to protect the melons from rodents birds or wild animals? Would some type of netting or some type of fence be used to protect the crop of melons? I live in North Louisiana. I like your website it is very helpful. Thank you,& have a good day. Mickey Reeves
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Watermelons need full sun, a lot of water and a lot of room. Plant when the soil temperature at 4 inches is between 60 and 65 degrees F (15.6 to 18.3 C.) Provide compost rich soil when you plant and apply fertilizer according to the article below.
You can build a fence around your garden to keep out the rodents and wild animals. Build the fence 3 feet high with an additional 6 inches underground.
Please let us know if you have any other gardening questions and happy gardening!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/fertilizing-watermelon-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/watering-watermelon.htm
