Watermelon Fruit Rollups
Fruit rollups are always a hit among kids. I have a friend whose kids love these fruit rollups, and she can’t go home from the grocery without buying a bag …
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Margarita Watermelon
Watermelons, by themselves, are already delicious. Just imagine biting into a fresh, juicy, sweet watermelon. It’s like getting a taste of tropical paradise, if you ask me!
Still, did you know …
Watermelon Juice
Is there a fruit that says "summer" more than the watermelon? It conjures images and thoughts of hot days under the sun, a lazy afternoons by the river with fish …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Watermelons
Working your watermelon garden means having the right tools to do the job! And the right kitchen tools for enjoying your harvest. Please find list below of items to consider. …
Harvesting Your Watermelons
Congratulations, you’ve planted, nurtured, and brought your watermelon plants to fruit! The next question is, when should you harvest your watermelons? …
Watermelon Care: Pests and Disease
Watermelons are susceptible to aphids, cucumber beetles, flea beetles, squash bugs, squash vine borers, slugs, and snails. A good layer of mulch will help keep soil-based pests away from your …
Soil, Sunlight, Fertilizer, and Water for Your Watermelon Plants
Because of their need for heat, don’t plant your watermelon plants or seeds until about two weeks after all danger of frost has passed. Watermelon requires air and soil temperatures …
Growing Watermelon in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or on a Trellis
You have three choices for growing watermelons: open land, raised bed, or trellis. Unlike many other fruits and vegetables, watermelons simply require too much space to be suitable for container …
Growing Watermelon from Seeds or Seedlings
The keys to growing mighty watermelons, or small but tasty ones, are simple: sun, space, and water. We’ll get more into the details about all of these going forward, but, …
Choosing the Right Variety of Watermelon
Before you plant a single seed or seedling, you have to decide on a variety that fits your space, sunny growing season, and desired melon size. Because watermelons require a …
