Many summer residents often ask themselves the question: “How to plant watermelons on seedlings?”.
In the southern regions, plant watermelons for seedlings from March 25 to April 5. In the open ground – from April 25 to May 5.
In the northern and central regions, plant watermelons on seedlings from April 10 to 20, and in open ground from May 10 to 20.
Varieties that have a short growing season are sown later, and varieties with a long growing season are sown earlier.
The danger of frost should pass and the soil should warm up to twelve degrees Celsius.
Three days before sowing, the seeds should be soaked in warm water. Plant each seed in a separate container. Seed pods should grow in a warm and sunny place. Do not forget to water and fertilize in time. Before planting seedlings in open ground, they must be hardened.
Good days for planting watermelons:
In March – 25 – 27, 30 – 31.
In April – 1 – 3, 10, 14 – 16, 19 – 23, 27 – 29.
In May – 2 – 3, 12, 23 – 25.
Planting watermelons outdoors.
Choose a well-lit area. The soil should be loose, sandy loamy or sandy. In the autumn, add compost or humus to the soil. With the onset of spring, the land must be cultivated and leveled.
In the south, plant the seeds from April 25 to May 5. In the north and in the center – from May 10 to 20. Plant the seeds at a depth of 5-6 cm. Leave 70-90 cm between the holes and leave a distance of 150-200 cm between the rows. Sprinkle the seeds a little with soil and press down. After planting, the beds must be covered with agrofibre or film.
Water watermelons regularly, especially when it is hot and very dry. During the season, you should feed them two or three times. Remove weeds in time, loosen the soil after each watering. Do not forget that watermelons need to be shaped, leaving two or three of the strongest stems on them. The main stem should be pinched after the fifth or sixth leaf. Do not forget to treat watermelons against harmful insects and diseases. Regularly inspect for diseases or pests.
In the southern regions, watermelons ripen in July or August. In the central and northern regions, they ripen in August or September.
How do you know if a watermelon is ripe?
Pay attention to the tail, it should be dry. If you tap a watermelon, you will hear a dull sound. A yellow cheek can be seen on the fruit.
Planting watermelons outdoors.
In the south, watermelons are planted from April 25 to May 5. In the center and northern part, from the tenth to the 20th of May. Spring frosts should pass and the soil warms up to 12 ° heat. Planting is carried out in the same way as described above.
Good days for planting in May are the 12th, 23rd – 25th and in June – 2nd – 3rd, 10th – 12th, 17th – 19th.
