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You need to tie in the vines regularly using soft ties such as garden twine, rope, or cloth strips. Tie them with a loose figure-of-eight loop, avoiding metal ties or tying too tightly, as this can ...

Discover how Nitesh Borkar, an organic farmer in Goa, is cultivating yellow watermelons with high demand and sweeter taste.

From sowing the seed to harvesting a fully grown, ripe watermelon, here is a step-by-step guide to grow your own watermelons ...

Watermelon may be the sweetest way to support heart health. Studies show it can improve nutrient intake, lower added sugar, ...

Plant 2 to 3 watermelon seeds in each pot at least 1/2 deep in the soil. You also want to make sure your planting/growing area is a fairly warm environment with temperatures between 75-85 degrees.

The South Carolina watermelon season typically begins with planting in March and April and lasts until June in some areas, with around 3,100 acres planted annually, according to Clemson University.

Coosaw Farms, one of the largest watermelon growers in S.C., counts on the temperate climate of St. Helena Island to expand its growing season ...

Each plant grows about one-and-a-half to two melons. The Mairet family grows about fifty to sixty thousand watermelons each year. "I’m most excited for the first sprout," Maverick said.

While watermelon has a slightly lower impact on blood sugar, both of these fruits can be enjoyed in moderation while ...

Japanese plant breeders developed the first seedless watermelons over fifty years ago. Understanding the process requires basic knowledge of genetics. Plant and animal cells have chromosomes ...