Tips For Growing Watermelons In Containers

Watermelons grow rapidly and require plenty of water, so it is recommended that you go with a 5-gallon (19 kg) or larger size container. Make sure that the container you will be growing watermelons in has enough drainage holes. Fill the watermelon container with potting soil or other soilless mix.

Do watermelons grow better in sun or shade?
How many watermelons do you get per plant?
How many watermelons can I plant in a 5 gallon bucket?
How do you grow watermelon in a bucket?
What is the best month to plant watermelon?
How often should I water my watermelons?
Do watermelon plants come back every year?
How long do watermelons plants last?
How long does it take for a watermelon to grow to full size?
Can I grow watermelons in a 5 gallon bucket?
What do you put under watermelon?
Can you grow sugar baby watermelon in a container?

Do watermelons grow better in sun or shade?

Watermelons require full sunlight in order to thrive. The plants can tolerate some partial shade, particularly in hotter climates, but plenty of sun is necessary to develop the sugars in the melons.

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.

How many watermelons can I plant in a 5 gallon bucket?

Hi Donna -- 5 gal buckets should work as melons love to grow downhill as mine did. Do not overwater as they were originally a desert plant as told to me many years ago by Farmerdill. They do need pollination so plant two in each container and just let them grow down.

How do you grow watermelon in a bucket?

A bucket at least 2 feet deep is best. Nobody likes to be waterlogged, and the roots of your watermelon are no exception. Make sure the container has plenty of holes drilled at the bottom to allow excess water to drain. Fill the container with potting soil, or a soilless mix bought from a garden center.

What is the best month 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 often should I water my watermelons?

While melon plants are growing, blooming, and setting fruit, they need 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged. Water at the vine's base in the morning, and try to avoid wetting the leaves and avoid overhead watering.

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.

How long do watermelons plants last?

Storing Your Harvest

Kept in a cool place, you may be able to keep your watermelons usable for up to three weeks.

How long does it take for a watermelon to grow to full size?

The time it takes for a watermelon to mature can be anywhere from 65 to 90 days after planting. Once the fruit sets to tiny marble-sized melons, it only takes up to 45 days for those tiny melons to develop into watermelons 10 pounds in size or more.

Can I grow watermelons in a 5 gallon bucket?

You need to choose a pot that will be large enough for your container watermelon to thrive. Watermelons grow rapidly and require plenty of water, so it is recommended that you go with a 5-gallon (19 kg) or larger size container. ... Fill the watermelon container with potting soil or other soilless mix.

What do you put under watermelon?

In order to grow great watermelons, you'll need to put a barrier between the watermelons and the ground. This is to reduce the risk of rot and disease. Good ground barriers are straw, or even cardboard.

Can you grow sugar baby watermelon in a container?

Sugar Baby is a watermelon cultivar suitable for container gardening, owing to its compact nature and relatively small fruits. Growing this plant in containers make regulating its environment much more precise.