Watermelons
Watermelons are symbolic of summertime get-togethers and the staple of nearly everyone’s dessert trays. But how does one grow and care for watermelons in the garden? Find out here. These articles help with growing watermelons, harvesting them and keeping them free of pests and disease throughout the season. You'll even learn about different types of watermelons to suit any garden.
Watermelons
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Watermelon Hollow Heart: What To Do For Hollow Watermelons
Slicing into a watermelon picked fresh from the vine is like opening a present on Christmas morning. But what if your watermelon is hollow inside? Read this article to learn more about watermelon hollow heart.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Watermelon Trimming: Should I Be Cutting Watermelon Vines
Many of us to try our hand at growing watermelon in our home gardens. Because the habitat of watermelon is vining, the fruit tends to need a lot of space, or possibly some cutting back of the watermelon vines. This article will help.
By Amy Grant
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Why Are My Watermelons Small: Treating Stunted Watermelon Growth
Watermelon comes in a multitude of cultivars and varies in size from the humongous to tiny individual sized. So what happens if you are growing watermelons and see stunted watermelon growth? No worries. This article will help.
By Amy Grant
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Watermelon Plant Varieties: Common Types Of Watermelon
There are over 50 different varieties of watermelon, most of which you have probably never partaken of or seen. There are likely several watermelon plant varieties you would love to plant in the home garden. This article will help with that.
By Amy Grant
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Spacing Watermelon Plants: How Much Space Between Watermelons
The finicky watermelon requires not only optimal temps but specific conditions for premium production, including proper watermelon plant spacing. So what is the correct way to space this melon? Read the following article to find out.
By Amy Grant
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Watermelon Pest Control: Tips On Treating Watermelon Plant Bugs
You're not the only one who enjoys a little watermelon in the summertime - there are lots of bugs that do, too. In this article, you will find a simple guide to the most common pests of watermelon plants in the garden.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Causes Of Yellow Or Brown Leaves on Watermelon Plants
Watermelons are a joy to have in any large garden, but they can turn into a nightmare riddled with anxiety when their leaves start to turn yellow or brown. So what are the reasons for watermelon leaves turning brown or yellow? Click here to find out.
By Kristi Waterworth
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DIY Watermelon Seed Growing: Saving And Storing Watermelon Seed
Have you ever had a watermelon that was so tasty you wished every melon you would eat in the future was just as juicy and sweet? Then maybe you have given some thought to harvesting seeds from watermelons and growing your own. This article will help.
By Amy Grant
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Golden Midget Watermelon Plant Info
Besides apple pie and the bald eagle, there is nothing quite as fundamentally American as the watermelon. A full size watermelon is a bit more than we can handle, but there are many personal sized varieties and amongst them is the Golden Midget watermelon.
By Amy Grant
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Learn About Chelsea Watermelon History
While you may be well versed in growing, or eating, watermelons, there’s a few heirlooms out there that you may not have ever heard of. One of these delightful fruits goes by the name of Chelsea.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing White Wonder Watermelons
If you want something new but still want to grow watermelons, look no further than the White Wonder, a fascinating variety that’s green on the outside but white on the inside! It’s not a light red that it looks white from some angles. It’s completely white.
By Liz Baessler
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Irish Grey Watermelon Info
By Amy Grant
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Heirloom Watermelons: Old-Fashioned Moon And Stars Watermelon
By Bonnie Grant
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The Story Of Bradford Watermelons
Sometimes, it's not the freshness of homegrown melons that makes them taste better. It's the variety. Learn more about Bradford watermelons.
By Laura Miller
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Yellow Doll Watermelons – Learn About Yellow Doll Watermelon Care
For an early, compact, and delicious melon, it’s hard to beat Yellow Doll watermelons. As an added bonus, these melons have a unique, yellow flesh. The flavor is sweet and tasty and the fruits are a manageable size. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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New Orchid Watermelon Info: How To Grow A New Orchid Melon
Though several varieties of open pollinated watermelon are available, newly introduced hybrid cultivars also offer interesting and unique characteristics – like ‘New Orchid,’ which offers growers a distinct sherbet colored flesh perfect for fresh eating. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Yellow Watermelons – How To Grow Yellow Crimson Watermelon Plants
Yellow watermelons can be used with or as a substitute for pink and red watermelons, for fun summer treats or cocktails. This summer, if you feel like getting adventurous in the garden, you may enjoy growing a Yellow Crimson watermelon plant. Learn more here.
By Darcy Larum