How to grow a watermelon?

Have you ever thought about how you can grow a watermelon in the garden yourself? At the same time, the berry will be no worse than from the store and will have a sweet, rich taste with a small amount of seeds?

But what if I say that it is quite possible to grow such a berry right on your site? You only need to know a few small secrets.

Watermelon varieties in the garden

First, we choose the variety we need. Here are some possible species that are actively grown in Russia:

Fire - watermelon of this variety has a juicy bright pulp. The berry itself is not very large, weighing noticeably three kilograms. There are no stripes on the peel, and the peel itself has a dark green color. A very popular species for growing in the middle lane. By the way, this particular variety requires almost no maintenance.

Producer - this variety ripens for about 60-70 days, and also has a high yield. Watermelons are resistant to various diseases and can be stored for a long period of time. The weight of the berry is about twelve kilograms, the flesh has a juicy taste, and the stripes stand out on the light green peel. The berry has an oval shape.

Sugar baby - the name of the variety speaks for itself. The pulp of this type of berry has a very rich and sweet taste, this charm weighs less than five kilograms, but barely noticeable stripes are visible on the peel. The advantage of this variety is that the berries ripen early, about 80 days. Negative: a lot of small bones.

Charleston Gray - the variety came to us from France. The peel of such a watermelon is green, weighing up to seventeen kilograms. The pulp is juicy and can cope with quenching thirst.

Lunar - this particular variety has a bright yellow pulp, but at the same time it has a juicy taste. Weight less than four kilograms, the watermelon itself has a round shape. The rind has a very light shade of green.

The advantages of these varieties are that they can be grown in the middle lane without coercion in agricultural technology. Most varieties yield good yields and are resistant to various diseases.

The process of growing a watermelon.

After we figured out the variety, we proceed to the seedlings. If you want to grow fruits in the open field, be prepared for the fact that you may not get the expected result due to temperature changes. It is necessary to sow seeds at the end of April, and before that, keep them in a damp cloth for a couple of days.

We sow one seed in one pot, be sure to remember this. You also need to keep a certain temperature, about plus thirty degrees Celsius. The main thing is not to start up to a temperature of twenty degrees Celsius, otherwise the seeds may not sprout.

Watermelon in the garden: care rules

If you notice the first shoots, you need to lower the temperature and add light. It is enough to keep the daytime temperature at twenty-three to twenty-six degrees Celsius, and the nighttime temperature at thirteen degrees Celsius.

After ten days, we make the first fertilizing of the plant from mineral fertilizers. Water the seedlings abundantly with warm water. We also loosen the top layer of the earth. After a week, we repeat the feeding.

If you want more effect, then in May you need to transfer the seedlings to a greenhouse, a greenhouse or any warm place that is as illuminated as possible. If the entrance, when you planted watermelons, is warm, then you can eat the first watermelons already at the end of July.

By the way, also do not forget that the place for melon should be allocated on the southern side of the site. It is necessary to protect this place from the wind.

Watermelon in the garden: useful properties

We decided on the type of watermelon, care, place and soil. But what can be said about the beneficial qualities of this fruit?

Firstly, watermelon is rich in various vitamins such as C, B1, B2.
Secondly, watermelon cleanses the kidneys, liver, and is also a diuretic.

Of course, if there is a watermelon, you can even out the complexion. This type of berry will appeal to all lovers of a sweet tooth, especially those who are always on diets, because the watermelon contains a small amount of sugar.

This means that the fruit is recommended to be consumed even by patients with diabetes mellitus. Watermelon will help you lose a couple of pounds if you arrange fasting days for yourself with the use of one pulp per day.

Watermelon is not only a tasty berry, but also healthy. Indeed, it contains a really huge amount of vitamins. And it will not be difficult to grow such a fruit in yourself!