Jack Miller

You can pollinate a watermelon plant by hand, and it’s actually a lot easier than most gardeners think.   Watermelon plants have both male and female flowers on the same vine, so you can transfer pollen from one to the other without needing a second plant.   The trick is knowing which flower is which … Read more

You can plant yellow watermelon seeds by starting them indoors about 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date in your area.   This gives the seeds a strong head start so they can grow into healthy seedlings before you move them into the garden.   Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, … Read more

You can plant watermelons in containers successfully as long as you choose the right variety, use a large enough pot, and give the vines plenty of sun and steady moisture.   It sounds a bit unusual if you’re used to seeing watermelon vines sprawl across a whole garden bed, but growing watermelons in containers is … Read more

You can plant watermelons in the ground by choosing the right spot, preparing the soil, and giving the vines plenty of room to sprawl.   Watermelons are warm-season plants that absolutely love the heat, so planting watermelons in the ground works best when the soil has warmed up and the danger of frost has passed. … Read more

To plant watermelons from seeds, you start by choosing the right variety for your climate.   Watermelons grow from seeds, but whether you plant them directly in the ground or start them indoors depends on your growing season.   If you’ve ever wondered how to plant watermelons from seeds, the process is actually straightforward once … Read more