How to Plant Watermelon Seeds to Germinate
Today's sharing: knowledge about how to plant watermelon seeds to germinate and the correct method of watermelon seed germination in the field of green plants and flowers, and here is a comprehensive introduction.
March and April are the best times to plant watermelons, pumpkins, and other melons. I saw an online post where a flower enthusiast accidentally spit out a seed into their pot, and later a small watermelon grew. This was a very unexpected surprise. Today, I will tell you in detail how to plant watermelons on your balcony!
Seed Treatment
1. Seed Selection: Leftover watermelon seeds can be used for planting. You should choose plump and intact seeds, and avoid hybrid melons, as they may not grow. For delicious large watermelons, it is recommended to buy seeds directly (Black Beauty, Huang Xiaoyu, etc.). Seeds are not expensive, whether bought at the market or online.
2. Germination Promotion: The seed coat contains substances that inhibit germination, so germination promotion is necessary before planting.
3. Seedling Raising: Find a seedling box, place the seedlings in it, and use coconut bran soil as the growing medium. Put the box in a cool and ventilated place and keep it dry. Gradually increase light after leaves appear, otherwise they will grow into sprout-like seedlings. Once two large leaves have grown, transplant them into large pots.
Transplanting and Planting
1. Soil Selection: Use equal parts of garden soil and peat moss, and add some dried chicken manure to increase fertility.
2. Pot Selection: Watermelon roots are relatively developed. It is necessary to use a large pot with a diameter of at least 30 centimeters. It can also be placed directly in a styrofoam box or bucket for care.
3. Potting: Before potting, place several pieces of broken bricks and small stones at the bottom of the pot to increase ventilation. Fill half of the pot with soil, then transplant the seedlings with soil to the large pot, fill the surrounding area with soil, and water thoroughly to settle the seedlings.
How to Plant Watermelon Seeds to Germinate
Care and Management
1. Watering: Watermelons need a lot of water for their growth. When the bottom drainage is good, water almost every day. Keep the soil slightly moist but avoid waterlogging.
2. Light: Sufficient light is essential during the growth process. The more sunlight, the better the growth and the tastier the melons.
3. Trellising: Watermelon is a vine plant. With limited space on the balcony, you need to set up a trellis for the watermelon when it reaches a certain height, or use bamboo stakes and strings to lift the vines, allowing the tendrils to wrap around them.
4. Fertilization: During the growing period, apply a compound fertilizer every half month. Self-fermented rice washing water and soybean cake fertilizer water can also be used, but avoid fertilizing before and after flowering.
Management During Fruit Setting Stage
1. Top-dressing is Essential: Do not fertilize before and after pollination. When the young fruit grows to the size of a duck egg, watermelon enters a疯狂 fertilization absorption stage. This is the so-called expansion stage. Apply thin fertilizers frequently to make the fruit grow larger.
2. Minimize Watering: During the fruit drop process, minimize watering. Too much water makes the melon less sweet. When it sounds "dong-dong" when tapped, it means the watermelon is ripe.
The above introduction on how to plant watermelon seeds to germinate and the correct method of watermelon seed germination is hoping to be helpful to you. Don't forget to visit the Green Plant Enthusiast website for more flower care experience and knowledge!