Jack Miller

You can grow watermelon from seed once the soil temperature has warmed up and all danger of frost has completely passed in your area.   The best time to grow watermelon from seed is when the ground is consistently around 70°F to 95°F, which usually happens in late spring or early summer.   If you … Read more

You pick a watermelon from the garden when the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dries up.   That little curly tendril is the plant’s way of telling you the melon is done growing and ready to be picked.   If you’ve been staring at a big green melon in your patch wondering … Read more

You pick a watermelon from the vine when the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dries up.   That little curly tendril is the plant’s way of telling you the melon is done growing and ready to come off.   If you’ve ever stood in your garden wondering when to pick a watermelon … Read more

Many types of wildlife eat watermelon rinds, including deer, raccoons, squirrels, birds, and even insects like ants and bees.   If you’ve ever finished a slice of watermelon and wondered what to do with the leftover rind, you’re not alone.   The good news is that watermelon rinds don’t have to go to waste, because … Read more

Watermelon seeds sprout when the soil temperature stays consistently between 70°F and 95°F, usually within 3 to 10 days after planting.   That’s the short answer to the question of when do watermelon seeds sprout, but the full story depends on a few key conditions you’ll want to get right.   If you’ve ever planted … Read more