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Questions tagged [watermelon]

Watermelon is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family. Use this tag with questions about how to grow and care for Watermelons.

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Best way for planting watermelon

I have tried to plant watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) , and I have got small seedy fruits. I need to get fruits like that found in stores. Here are my questions : Should I transplant the watermelon plant or plant it directly in the soil? What about…
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What is the fungus and is it dangerous to my watermelon plant?

When I checked on the watermelon plant today I found this odd discoloration at the soil level, hidden under the leaves right by one of the fruits. I assume this is a fungus; is it dangerous? And if so, what should I do about…
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What kind of fruit do black seeds from "seedless" watermelon produce?

I bought a Pure Heart mini seedless watermelon from the supermarket. Although it was labeled as seedless, I did see a few black seeds. I will try to grow a new watermelon from them. Are these black seeds viable? I've read that seedless watermelon…
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Do these watermelon plants show signs of mosaic virus?

I salvaged and planted three watermelon seedlings a few weeks ago after my, somewhat flimsy, greenhouse blew over in a wind storm. The seedlings seemed to be thriving in their new homes, but this past week they have taken a turn for the worse. As…
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Watermelon plants not growing

I live in zone 3/4, I planted some Sugar Baby watermelons this year (first time!). I started them in my greenhouse and moved them outside around the time of the last frost since it was really warm out (+30C during the day, +13/14 during the night).…
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Why do we have yellowing watermelon leaves?

My husband and I, first time gardeners, planted some watermelon for our grandchildren. We water the raised garden they are in every other night. We have been noticing yellow leaves, but only on the watermelon. Why would this be, and what can we do…
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What varieties of watermelon ripen before the last frost in Colorado?

In the state of Colorado within the United States, what variety and/or cultivar of watermelon does best in urban vegtable gardens? Given that the word "best" is subjective, I will note that the objective consideration here is than more than half…
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Poor draining sandy loam soil

I tested my soil and discoverd it has 10% clay, 29% silt, and 59% sand. I've noticed my soil sucks when it comes to draining water (unless it's slowly raining). Water will pool on the top of the ground. What can I add to my soil to make it drain…
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Watermelon Disease Identification

I've planted this watermelon 50 days ago, I'm in Zone 8 in Dallas, TX. I'm wondering what the disease that has afflicted the leaves is, and if I should harvest the fruit now and if it's still edible.
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Why isn't watermelon grown in the USA from December to March?

The Produce Blue Book asservates that watermelon isn't grown in the US from Dec-Mar. Why not? This website says the same thing for the US from Dec-Mar.
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