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27 Dec 18, Leon Brand (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

We are in Brisbane. Our watermelons start well but when the fruit gets to about rockmelon size the ends (opposite to the stem) starts to go back and soft. Our soil ph seems ok (about 6.8 with a Bunnings ph probe). I heard the problem may be a lack of calcium? Shall I work lime into the soil before trying again? Thanks in advance. By the way, beetroot is doing very well in the same area as the watermelon, and a few months ago we had a good egg plant crop in a nearby bed.

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05 Jan 19, Mike Logan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Try planting them earlier - late August.

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05 Jan 19, Mike Logan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Try some Epsom Salts - buy it in the supermarket or nursery.

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26 Dec 18, Gert Coetzer (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where can I buy Black Diamond Watermelon seed?

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20 Dec 18, Kams (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Hi there, I am here in Auckland and recently have shifted my watermelon plant to a 15 Litre Pot, one of the prime reason being our ground is full of roots and generally found it difficult in the past 2-3 years for other plants growing. Do you think it is ok to proceed in the pot and can connect vine to multiple stakes? Kindly advice. Thanks

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02 Jan 19, Mem (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Hi I grow watermelons and other melons in pots every year,it can certainly be done but the melons won't be as big.You will also need to take care that the soil doesn't dry out,but isn't soaked and to feed often.I add blood and bone,sheep pellets and worm castings to a mix of 50/50 compost and potting mix to the pot,use a curcubit feed once a week and a general liquid feed every 2 weeks.

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21 Dec 18, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Plenty of people might do it but I wouldn't grow such a big plant in a pot full stop, no matter how big the pot. The nutrient and watering required. Think about raised garden beds with something between the ground and the bottom of the bed like wood pallets. Pallets on the ground - then weed matting and shade cloth - then small stones maybe - then garden soil about 5-600mm deep. Probably quite expensive but is probably the best solution. Could start small and add to the size of the bed/s in future years. Otherwise stick to growing small plants in pots.

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23 Nov 18, Joyce (USA - Zone 9b climate)

Do you have to have a male and female watermelon together for them to bear

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05 Jan 19, Petra (USA - Zone 9a climate)

Watermelon like all other melons, squash (incl. zucchinis) and pumpkins produce both male and female flowers. So only one is needed. However i always plant two or more in case one fizzles out.

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18 Nov 18, Lorraine Johnstone (Australia - temperate climate)

We have been advised to grow and eat yellow watermelons. This actually means blending the entire melon, skin, etc as well, and drink/eat. It's apparently very good for you. Plan to take out the pips and dry them. Has anyone done this, or can anyone please advise how to go about growing? I am awaiting receipt of the seeds. Thanks in advance.

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