I took a couple of seeds from a watermelon that I got and started to grow them. I have never grown watermelon before. So advice is needed.keep in mind i live in south florida.
2007-07-30 12:13:17 · 2 answers · asked by purplepurp21 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Well, the vine needs plenty of water, but make sure that your fruit is not sitting on a soggy ground or it will mildew. Find a crate, or pallet to set it on. Other than that you just wait for your fruit to ripen. They are pretty easy. Oh, watch out for squash bugs (AKA stink bugs) http://www.ipm.uiuc.edu/ifvn/volume11/images/squash_bugs.jpg
they carry a virus called bacterial wilt that will kill your vine very quickly. If you find one then go on a hunt. Look under leaves, vine, and fruit. Pick them off and plop them into a pail of soapy water.
Good luck with your watermelon.
2007-07-30 13:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it alone! Ignore it! It will take over the yard! I say this tongue in cheek. I have been trying to grow watermelon in a garden for 3 years. Never had any success. Planted it to proper depth, light conditions, topsoil, fertilizer, etc. Nothing. My kids had a watermelon seed spitting contest from the balcony. We went on vacation for 2 weeks. Came home, there are over 100 feet of vines all over my flower garden, and 2 inch long watermelons in profusion.
2007-07-31 04:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by staz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋