Watermelon Seeds

Watermelons grow best in warm weather with full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering. 

Watermelons take 55 to 100 days to mature depending on the variety. It can be difficult to know when your watermelon is ready to harvest. Look for the bottom of the melon to be cream-colored or bright yellow; a white or pale green spot means the melon is not yet ripe.

Growing watermelons can be beneficial for the environment, the economy, and for the health of the people who eat them. 

Tips for growing watermelons 

  • Prepare the soil by ploughing and harrowing
Use well-drained, loamy or sandy loam soil with a pH of 6–6.8
Provide full sunlight, at least 6 hours a day
Water 4–6 times a week, or 1–2 liters per week
Reduce watering once fruits start growing
Watermelon seeds take 7–14 days to germinate
You can transplant seedlings from a nursery into the main field
Seedlings are more robust against changes in weather and bugs
Nurseries usually sell solid and healthy seedlings