Propagation
Mostly watermelon is propagated using seeds.
Watermelon can also be transplanted when the soil temperature is at least 15°C. Transplants can be planted with a tractor pulled mechanical trans planter or by hand.
The first option is by direct seeding. When planting the seed, planting depth and soil temperature are extremely important. The seeds should be planted at a depth of 4 inches and soil temperature must be at least 70 degree Fahrenheit. If any lower, germination will be greatly reduced.
The second option would be to grow the seed indoors. When growing indoors the temperature should remain at 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit during germination. Transplant in the garden when the plants have no more than 3 true leaves. Any larger the growth will be stunted, producing poor yield.
It is important to purchase new seed for your seedless watermelons every year. This is because the seed only lasts for 10-12 months.
Mostly watermelon is propagated using seeds.
Watermelon can also be transplanted when the soil temperature is at least 15°C. Transplants can be planted with a tractor pulled mechanical trans planter or by hand.
The first option is by direct seeding. When planting the seed, planting depth and soil temperature are extremely important. The seeds should be planted at a depth of 4 inches and soil temperature must be at least 70 degree Fahrenheit. If any lower, germination will be greatly reduced.
The second option would be to grow the seed indoors. When growing indoors the temperature should remain at 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit during germination. Transplant in the garden when the plants have no more than 3 true leaves. Any larger the growth will be stunted, producing poor yield.
It is important to purchase new seed for your seedless watermelons every year. This is because the seed only lasts for 10-12 months.