You pollinate watermelon plants by transferring pollen from the male flower to the female flower, either by hand or by welcoming natural pollinators like bees into your garden. Watermelon plants produce separate male and female flowers on the same vine, so pollination has to move pollen from one to the other for fruit to … Read more
You plant watermelon plants by giving them warm soil, plenty of sun, and enough space to spread their vines. If you’ve been wondering how do you plant watermelon plants, the short answer is that you start with seeds or transplants once the weather is reliably warm. Watermelons are heat lovers, so they won’t … Read more
You plant a watermelon seed by sowing it directly into warm soil after the last frost date in your area, usually about one inch deep with the pointed end facing down. Watermelon seeds need warm soil to germinate, so you should only plant them once the ground has reached at least 70°F. If … Read more
You can plant a seedless watermelon by growing it from seeds that are specifically bred to produce seedless fruit, or by starting with seedlings from a nursery. Seedless watermelons are a bit different from regular ones because they don’t produce viable seeds, so you can’t just save seeds from a store-bought melon and expect … Read more
You pick the perfect watermelon by looking for a heavy, symmetrical fruit with a creamy yellow field spot and a deep, hollow sound when you tap it. If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle, thumping melon after melon and wondering what you’re even listening for, you’re not alone. Picking out the perfect … Read more
You can pickle watermelon rinds by turning that throwaway part of the fruit into a tangy, sweet, and crunchy treat. Pickling watermelon rinds is one of those old-school kitchen tricks that saves money and reduces waste. If you’ve ever wondered how do you pickle watermelon rinds, the answer is simpler than you think. … Read more