Warm-Season Crop
Watermelon is a tender, warm-season crop for sunny, well-drained gardens.A warm-season crop for sunny gardens.
Watermelon, Mini-Me Hybrid
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Edible Landscapes
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Watermelon, Mini-Me Hybrid Seeds are for a tender, warm-season watermelon crop in sunny, well-drained garden space. Sow or transplant only after frost risk has passed and the soil is warm.
Watermelon vines need room to grow and benefit from attention during dry periods. Harvest fruit by checking several maturity signs, including the nearby tendril and ground spot.
A warm-season watermelon for sunny garden planting.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Citrullus lanatus
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Water During Dry Periods
Soil Preference
Well-drained Sandy Loam
Why Gardeners Love It
Room for Vines
Watermelon vines need ample garden space as they grow.Give vines adequate garden space.
Maturity Signals
Use several maturity signs, including the tendril and ground spot, before harvest.Check several signs before harvest.
Best Growing Conditions
- Germination Temperature
- 70–90°F
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Moisture Needs
- Water During Dry Periods
How to Grow
Prepare
Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil and adequate space for vines.
Choose a sunny site with room for vines.
Sow
Plant after frost risk has passed and soil temperatures are warm.
Plant after frost in warm soil.
Water
Water during prolonged dry periods and avoid keeping developing fruit wet.
Water during prolonged dry periods.
Guide
Guide vines into open garden space to keep the planting manageable.
Guide vines into open garden space.
Harvest
Check the nearby tendril and ground spot before picking ripe fruit.
Check tendril and ground spot before picking.
Garden Uses
Edible Landscapes
Home Gardens
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