How to grow watermelon indoors

Start seeds indoors. Watermelon seeds can be started indoors, about six weeks prior to growing season. Plant seeds in peat pots and place near a sunny windowsill. Keep soil moist, but refrain from overwatering at this stage—peat pots are very absorbent and will keep the soil humid for the newly germinating seeds.

How long does it take to grow watermelon indoors?
How many years does it take to grow a watermelon?
How many watermelons do you get per plant?
Should I soak watermelon seeds before planting?
What month is best to plant watermelon?
How do watermelons grow for beginners?
How do I make my watermelon sweeter when growing?
Where do watermelons grow best?
Do watermelon plants come back every year?
Do watermelon plants keep producing?
Can you water watermelons too much?

How long does it take to grow watermelon indoors?

They are round ones so they should be a smaller fruiting variety. Those all mature in about 80 days outdoors, which translates into just a little over 2.5 months.

How many years does it take to grow a watermelon?

Watermelons need a long growing season (at least 80 days) and warm ground for seeds to germinate and grow. Soil should be 70 degrees F or warmer at planting time. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and keep well watered until germination.

How many watermelons do you get per plant?

Healthy watermelon vines produce 2-4 fruits per plant. The vines produce both male and female flowers. Both are needed to set fruit and there are fewer female flowers compared to male, about one female for every seven males.

Should I soak watermelon seeds before planting?

Many types of plant seeds benefit from pre-planting soaking to soften the outer seed coating and hasten germination. However, watermelons are an exception to the rule. Soaking the seeds before planting increases the risks of various fungal diseases, such as anthracnose caused by the Colletotrichum lagenarium fungus.

What month is best to plant watermelon?

Plant watermelon from late spring to early summer, once soil temperatures reach 70° F or above.
Space watermelon 3 to 5 feet apart in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8.

How do watermelons grow for beginners?

Watermelon seeds should not be planted in the garden until the soil temperature reaches at least 65 degrees F. Plant six to eight seeds about 1 inch deep in each mound. Space seeds at least 2 feet apart in mounds that are at least 5 to 6 feet wide by 4 to 6 inches high. This allows ample room for vines to grow.

How do I make my watermelon sweeter when growing?

Heat brings out melons' sweetness, so make sure to plant them in a location that warms up early in spring and stays hot through the end of September. The south side of a fence or wall is ideal as the structure will absorb heat and light from the sun and reflect it back onto the melons.

Where do watermelons grow best?

Watermelons do best in loamy, somewhat-sandy, well-drained soil. Watermelons prefer a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0 (“slightly acidic”). Growing the vines in raised rows, known as hills, ensures good drainage and will hold the sun's heat longer. Plan to space the plants about 2 feet apart in a 5-foot-wide hill.

Do watermelon plants come back every year?

As a tender annual, watermelon vines will not last through winter conditions and will require re-planting each spring.

Do watermelon plants keep producing?

A healthy and robust watermelon vine is capable of producing two to four fruits per plant. Watermelons produce both male and female flowers. The female flowers are bulbous at the bottom and remain on the vine to produce fruits after the male flowers have fallen off.

Can you water watermelons too much?

A watermelon plant (Citrullus lanatus) needs enough moisture to ensure proper growth and fruit development. Too much water can be detrimental when growing watermelons, reducing the quality of the fruit or causing it to burst.