Learn How to Grow Watermelon in Pots
Helpful Tips:
- In cool short summer climates, start the seeds indoors or in a greenhouse either directly in a container or in a biodegradable pot.
- Use a lot of organic matter for growing watermelons in containers as they are heavy feeders. Side dress your potted melon plant with manure or compost in every 3-4 weeks. Scrap and remove topsoil if there is no space in the container.
- Stress (change in temperature, pests or diseases, overwatering or lack of water) to the plant at the time when fruits are maturing, results in less flavorsome and sweet fruits.
- In a small space, growing melons vertically on a trellis is a great way to save space. Use netting, a bag or a stretchable cloth to create a hammock under the fruit to support it.
- The trick for getting best quality fruits is to don’t let the plant set so many fruits. 2-3 fruits at the same time for large fruit varieties and 4-5 fruits for the smaller one is sufficient.
- Do successive planting for regular harvests. Plant 2-4 plants and do the same after 2 weeks.
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