I have two watermelon plants and I live in a family of four. How much should two plants yield per summer or do I need more? This is my first time growing them so I am not sure. Thanks and any other helpful hints will be appreciated.
2007-05-01 13:33:15 · 3 answers · asked by twilkins19 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
My mother-in-law always takes off the extra watermelons, and leaves two watermelons per vine. They grow bigger and sweeter that way, and you won't waste the green watermelons that are leftover at first frost.
If you have the room, I'd put in more watermelons. They are really good and I'm sure you have some neighbors or friends who would appreciate watermelons if it turns out you have too many.
BTW, my mother-in-law grows them in a greenhouse on top of a black plastic tarp/mulch. This holds the moisture in, prevents weeds, and gives the plants some extra heat. We live in the frozen north, however! YMMV.
2007-05-01 13:43:18 · answer #1 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will get 3-5 watermelon with 2 plants.
2007-05-01 21:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Mommyof3♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should plant more than two plants, I would suggest six or more if you have the room. Point being: more plants, better rate of success. It's easy to cull out the poor producers (due to pests, viable soil, ect.) and cling to the healthy plants.
2007-05-01 20:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋