Watermelons require steady moisture for best growth but can easily get root rot if overwatered. Ensure to supply an inch of ...

Watermelons are warm-season crops that require a long growing season with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. The best time to plant watermelons is after the danger of frost has passed and ...

Watermelon lovers who don't mind waiting longer for their fix still have time to plant their own. "Depending on the variety, 80 to 90 days is a good growing season for a watermelon," Egel said.

Growing watermelons at home means you can enjoy this summer favorite complete with the immense satisfaction that you grew and harvested it yourself. To do so successfully, the plants want lots of ...

Q: I’ve tried growing watermelons in our garden, but they never get fully ripe before frost hits. I’ve been looking through seed catalogs, but there are so many different kinds, I don’t know ...

Watermelon is the unofficial fruit mascot of summer in the U.S. Seeded, seedless, red, yellow. You’ll find them at the grocery store, farmers’ market or growing in your garden, if you’re lucky.

As the effects of summer begin to show, the demand for fruits and fruit-based beverages is expected to rise significantly.