Everyone knows that watermelons are healthy and tasty. And many summer residents would like to grow them in their plots. But since culture is thermophilic, not everyone knows how to do it right. Watermelon, cultivation in the middle lane of which is possible only when choosing the appropriate variety, can be planted both in seedlings and directly in open ground.
The first option is preferable, since in this case, getting a good crop seems more likely. In this case, of course, you should choose only early ripe varieties. For seedlings it is best to use peat cups. Pre-soaked seeds are planted to a depth of 2 - 3 cm. For guaranteed results, ascended watermelons need as much light as possible. Therefore, glasses are best placed on the windowsill. It is also desirable to maintain a suitable temperature in the region of about +20 degrees.
Growing watermelons in the middle lane differs in its nuances. One of the important conditions is the use of virgin land for planting. However, if this is not possible, you can transfer the seedlings to any place. The main thing is that the soil is fertile.
Before planting in the beds it will be useful to add a little peat and humus.
Using sand for this purpose will also be very useful for such a fastidious crop as watermelon. Cultivation in the middle lane begins immediately after warm weather sets in. Usually this is the end of May - the beginning of July. During this period, seedlings are transferred to open ground. Watermelon seeds are planted around the same time. In any case, this is done according to the 50 x 50 scheme.
Watermelon, growing in the middle lane of which does not require abundant watering, you only need to feed. They do this with the help of mineral fertilizers. Sometimes a solution of mullein or chicken droppings is used for this purpose . The first time fertilizer is applied about a week after transplanting seedlings into the ground, the second and third - with an interval of two weeks.
In the event that the summer is rainy, watermelons, cultivation in the middle lane of which is risky enough, may not produce such a plentiful crop as we would like. To increase the likelihood of a good result, you need to pinch, leaving no more than two fruits on each lash.
It’s also not worth rushing with cleaning. Even a very large watermelon may turn out to be ripe. Cultivation in the middle lane of this crop ends at the end of the summer season. Already in early August, it will be possible to get the first result. However, the peak of ripening usually occurs in the middle - the end of this month. To determine the maturity of the fetus, you must first examine the tip of the whip. If it has dried up, most likely a ripe watermelon. You can also tap on the fetus itself. If the sound is dull, it could mean the same thing.
Experienced summer residents advise not to despair even in case of failure. Growing watermelon in the middle lane is a rather difficult task. And, as they say, once and for all is not necessary. Perhaps, through trial and error, you will eventually be able to find your own way to effectively grow this rather picky crop.