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Watermelons symbolize summer – they are a sweet and juicy crop. To grow large watermelons, you need to know the timing of their sowing. This is reported by the advice book, writes agronews.ua.
Watermelons are very heat-loving, so they should be planted when the soil temperature is 12-15 degrees Celsius at a depth of 10 cm usually, the dates fall at the end of April – the beginning of May. The risk of frost should be avoided. Watermelons do not tolerate cold weather, so wait for the heat True.
Focus on the lunar calendar. Favorable numbers for planting watermelons: 04-06, 11-13, 18-20, 27-29.
The site should be well lit, and the soil should be loose and fertile. Add compost or humus. Make holes 5-7 cm deep.
Calibrate the seed. Select targets and no damage. Place in warm water and leave for 12-24 hours. Dry near the battery for 2-3 days.
Put 2-3 seeds in each hole, sprinkle with soil and grind lightly. Use warm water for irrigation.
It is necessary to ensure regular watering of watermelons so that the soil does not dry out. Remove weeds and loosen the soil. Thin the seedlings after the appearance of 2-3 true leaves.
Fertilization is carried out 2-3 times a season. It is also necessary to protect watermelons from pests and diseases.
Plant different varieties of watermelons. There are many treatment methods. Create optimal conditions for growing watermelons for maximum results.
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