How Do You Grow Watermelons From Seed?
Love the thought of juicy watermelons in the summertime, but hate the price? Why not grow your own? These are easy enough for even the ‘greenest’ gardener to grow, and they are great for children. Start them indoors, and finish them up in your garden. They’ll be a fun treat for the whole family! Start by gathering your containers. Used, cleaned yogurt cups are great starter pots, as are the small individual servings of ice cream cups. Or you can get small pots from a garden center, but for economical gardeners recycling those snack cups is the best way! You will need as many as the number of plants you want to grow. Fill each container with potting soil. You can purchase this very cheaply at many discount stores or any garden center. Fill the containers half to three quarters full. Using your finger or a spoon poke a hole about an inch deep and drop 2 or 3 watermelon seeds in each hole. One hole per container! Cover your seeds with soil and water the soil til it’s moist. Be careful not
