Watermelon

If you follow a few recommendations and tips, growing a watermelon at your dacha won't be a problem. The key is choosing the right variety. For regions with a temperate climate, early-ripening hybrids are best.

To ensure that melon seeds sprout quickly and evenly, you need to make an effort. This section provides information on how to prepare planting material in advance. It also describes the seedling method for growing watermelons. An important point is determining the planting timing, choosing the right place for growing and preparing the soil.

Caring for a growing melon crop involves regularly loosening and weeding the soil, watering and fertilizing, treating for diseases and pests, and protecting the vines from low temperatures.

A number of characteristic signs will help you recognize when the berries are fully ripe. If the fruit is intended for long-term storage, harvesting should be done before it reaches full ripeness.