Jack Miller

You can pollinate watermelon by hand by transferring pollen from a male flower to a female flower.   This is one of the most reliable ways to ensure fruit set when bees are scarce or when you’re growing watermelon in a greenhouse or high tunnel.   If you’ve ever watched your watermelon vines bloom beautifully … Read more

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