As no problem to grow large watermelons in the country. Professional advice
Watermelon is probably one of the favorite fruit, which ripens in the summer, and is sold in large quantities in the markets. But those who have plots of land can grow large watermelons knowing the little tricks without any problems.
What to consider when growing watermelons in the garden at
It should be said that the process of cultivation of melons is not complicated, but the basic human rights is still necessary. They are:
Preparation of planting material
Pledge of good harvest, this high-quality seeds and their preparation before planting. In this case, it is necessary to process watermelon seeds with a weak solution of potassium permanganate (in warm water).
For this taken seeds are placed in a cloth bag to be dipped in a solution of manganese. After processed by this method will require planting material put in a plastic bag and tie it, but it is necessary to leave the air.
Often, after 2-3 days the seeds begin to break the eggshell. Also, I must say that over a designated time periodically open the package for ventilation.
soil preparation
To watermelon in the garden can give a good harvest will certainly need to make the preparation of soil for planting. Better, of course, to make soil preparation even in the fall.
This will require at the future site of planting watermelons to dig a bed, making it a pre-fertilizer. For example, 20 g of humus, 40 g of superphosphate and 30 g of ammonium sulfate per 1 square meter.
The best would be to embark on a sandy or loamy soil, however, make the fertilizer is necessary.
sowing seeds
Planted germinated seeds is recommended in early May, because watermelons heat-loving plants, and low temperature performance can slow down their growth.
Seeding is carried out in the wells in which the pre-need to add the finished mixture for planting, for example, can be mixed humus, wood ash, peat and fertilizer.
Stacked on the bottom of the well mixture should fill it with water, and then put into it and then 4-5 seeds sprinkle them with earth. Be sure to pour over the top hole.
Watering and fertilizing
A prerequisite for growing watermelons in his summer cottage is to provide a plant abundant watering, but it should not be a part of.
As for the dressing, it should be done several times:
· The first week after planting;
· Second, when they start to actively develop shoots from the plant;
· Third, after the beginning of the formation of the ovary.
But it must be said that the need to produce fertilizer is not directly under the root, and you must do small grooves at a distance of not less than 15 centimeters from the bush and not prepared to pour fertilizer.
pruning Pagon
For large watermelons recommended removing unnecessary branches. This will require a cut side Pagon to force the plant is not wasted, as still not all the berries will be able to keep up with time.
At the end of all means necessary to indicate that in the period of growth is necessary to ensure that a plant is not attacked by various pests that can ruin a crop.
If it is obvious that with a plant that is not right, you need to make processing of special preparations.