Watermelon Seeds
Citrullus lanatus
How to plant Watermelon seedsWatermelon seeds are started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last expected frost or planted directly in the garden after all danger of frost has past. Where growing climates are marginal, black plastic mulch and floating row covers will be extremely helpful. Plant watermelons in the hottest part of the garden and give them plenty of room to grow.
Watermelon seeds cannot ship to FL and SC.
How to Plant and Grow Watermelon
Sow seed in cell packs or flats, 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Kept at 75-85°F., germination averages 7-14 days. Or, direct sow into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost, 6 in. apart in rows 4-6 ft. apart depending on the variety. Thin to 2 ft. apart.
