{"id":23266,"date":"2026-06-14T15:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T15:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=23266"},"modified":"2026-06-14T15:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T15:33:08","slug":"how-and-when-to-plant-watermelons-so-they-are-big-and-sweet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=23266","title":{"rendered":"How and when to plant watermelons so they are big and sweet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When to plant watermelons?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watermelons should be planted when stable heat is established. The optimal temperature for seed germination is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>during the day<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 not less than +15\u00b0C;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>at night<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; not lower than +8\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time for planting is&nbsp;<strong>April-May<\/strong>&nbsp;, depending on the climatic conditions of your region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Soil preparation for watermelons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get a bountiful harvest, it is important to prepare the bed in advance. This should be done in the fall or 2 weeks before planting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705&nbsp;<strong>Dig the soil<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; plants grow better in loose, well-drained soil.<br>\u2705&nbsp;<strong>Add organic fertilizers<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; humus or compost (6 kg per 1 m\u00b2).<br>\u2705&nbsp;<strong>Add minerals<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; superphosphate and potassium sulfate or&nbsp;<strong>nitroammofoska<\/strong>&nbsp;(30 g per 1 m\u00b2).<br>\u2705 If the soil is heavy, clayey &#8211;&nbsp;<strong>add 1 bucket of sand<\/strong>&nbsp;per 1 m\u00b2.<br>\u2705&nbsp;<strong>Cover the beds with film or agrofibre<\/strong>&nbsp;to warm the ground before planting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to prepare watermelon seeds?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To increase germination, seeds need to be properly prepared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714&nbsp;<strong>Warming up<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 soak in water at&nbsp;<strong>+50\u00b0C for 3 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;, periodically changing the water.<br>\u2714&nbsp;<strong>Treatment with growth stimulants<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 use special preparations according to the instructions.<br>\u2714&nbsp;<strong>Disinfection<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 place in a 0.05% solution&nbsp;<strong>of chlorhexidine<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Fitosporin<\/strong>&nbsp;for 30 minutes, then rinse.<br>\u2714&nbsp;<strong>Germination<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 wrap in damp gauze, put in a bag and store in a warm place until sprouts appear (5-7 days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to plant watermelons correctly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39&nbsp;<strong>Loosen the soil<\/strong>&nbsp;before planting.<br>\ud83d\udd39&nbsp;<strong>Dig holes&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>4 cm<\/strong>&nbsp;deep&nbsp;at a distance of&nbsp;<strong>1 m from each other<\/strong>&nbsp;, between rows &#8211;&nbsp;<strong>2 m<\/strong>&nbsp;. \ud83d\udd39 Put&nbsp;<strong>one seed<\/strong><br>in each hole&nbsp;(or 2, if it has not germinated).&nbsp;\ud83d\udd39&nbsp;<strong>Cover with soil, lightly tamp<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>water with warm water<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;\ud83d\udd39&nbsp;<strong>Cover with film or agrofibre<\/strong>&nbsp;to protect from the cold.<strong><\/strong><br><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><br><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the spring is cold, it is better to install&nbsp;<strong>a temporary greenhouse<\/strong>&nbsp;, and with the onset of heat, remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for growing big and sweet watermelons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf49 Water rarely, but abundantly &#8211; once every&nbsp;<strong>7-10 days<\/strong>&nbsp;, especially during the growth period. \ud83c\udf49&nbsp;<strong>Reduce watering<\/strong><br>during the ripening period&nbsp;so that the watermelons are sweeter.&nbsp;\ud83c\udf49 Thin out weak shoots, leaving&nbsp;<strong>the strongest ones<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;\ud83c\udf49 Periodically fertilize&nbsp;<strong>with wood ash and potash fertilizers<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;\ud83c\udf49 Cover the fruits from direct sunlight to avoid overheating.<strong><\/strong><br><strong><\/strong><br><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following these simple recommendations, you will get&nbsp;<strong>a bountiful harvest<\/strong>&nbsp;of large, tasty, and sweet watermelons!<a href=\"https:\/\/glaznews.com\/author\/glaznews\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When to plant watermelons? Watermelons should be planted when stable heat is established. 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