Growing Watermelon

Cucurbitaceae c. lanatus : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Apr	May	Jun
S	S
	T	T
	P	P

(Best months for growing Watermelon in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 21°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 60 - 75 cm apart
Harvest in 12-17 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweetcorn, Sunflowers
Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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11 Oct 18, Jo (New Zealand - temperate climate): Planted watermelon seeds late last summer,didnt grow. Now they are sprouting but stem red colour after second leaf. Is this normal?
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12 Oct 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Best tasting melons are grown in the spring here. I don't know about the red stem stuff. They will start picking them here in about a months time. I LOVE EM.
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03 Oct 18, Benjamin Gabokhutle (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I am interested in farming and just finish cultivation of the field. I am wondering if I can plant Watermelon here, at the south Coast if Kzn, the soil is clay. Soil so I am not sure what type of soil to plant Watermelon, One other thing peanuts can I also plant them this season.
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03 Oct 18, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Please note : "Gardenate is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. "
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02 Sep 18, Murray freeman (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate): What are sweetest watermelon that can be grown in 6a
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18 Aug 18, Tammy (USA - Zone 10a climate): What are the best garden layouts for melons tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers? Not sure what can grow next to what best
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30 Apr 18, Sandy (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): I sowed my watermelon in mid summer and it's still growing. I'm wondering if it will actually fruit in Auckland this time of year. Should I leave it or remove and try again next summer?
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17 Sep 18, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate): Plant earlier. If no fruit developing when it starts flowering check for bees. Should have fruit developing by 10-12 weeks. Hand pollinate if no bees.
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08 May 18, Andrea (New Zealand - temperate climate): It's frustrating, because the growth is promising, but it won't ripen any fruit that form in the cold weather. Rip it out and start again in spring : )
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04 Apr 18, Sandy saunders (Australia - tropical climate): Bought watermelon in bunbury recently will these plant still grow in bunbury climate
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