HOW TO PLANT
- This variety can be grown throughout the year.
- Not too picky about the soil, but the plant will grow well when planted in loose and easily drained soil.
- In order for plants to grow well, mix the soil with rotting cow dung, chicken dung, earthworm fertilizer, rice husks, coconut coir,...
- This trellis-grown watermelon is a vine crop that's easy to grow and care for.
- With proper nutrients and moisture, the plant can start producing fruits in just 2–3 months.
Step 1: Sow seeds
Soak the yellow skin watermelon seeds in clean water for 4–6 hours, then incubate them for 10–12 hours until they start to sprout. Sow the seeds directly into well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. After about 7–10 days, the seedlings will emerge with 2–3 true leaves. At this stage, apply organic fertilizer or compost to promote strong vine growth and healthy fruit development.
Step 2: Plant seeds
When yellow skin watermelon seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant or thin them to maintain a spacing of about 50–70 cm for proper vine growth. At this stage, enrich the soil with compost, rice husk ash, or worm castings. You can also apply a diluted urea solution in the late afternoon to promote strong growth and healthy vine development.
Step 3: Watering and care
When yellow skin watermelon vines reach about 80–100 cm in length, they will begin to flower and set fruit. Harvest the melons when the stripes become clear, the tendril near the fruit dries up, and the skin color turns slightly dull. Each plant can produce multiple fruits per season.