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Growing melons: this is how it works

table of contentsOpen field or green housesortsGrow sugar melonspreparationPlant substratePreferClimbing aidPlanting outcarefertilizationharvestDiseases & pestsSugar melons are not an easy plant to grow. The mere presence of the sun is not enough, it has to burn day after day - from morning to evening. Only then do the spherical fruits come with a really aromatic sweetness. Not that easy in our latitudes. But because we love these fruits so much, we never give up hope. An exceptional summ...

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Water and fertilize melons properly

table of contentsPour melonsTime & amountWater temperaturePour properlyFertilize melonsfrequencyThe optimal fertilizercompostCow and horse manureHorn shavingsHerbal manureGreen manureCoffee groundsNatural fertilizers on saleWatermelons are a piece of water paired with an incredible taste. Refreshing in summer and low in calories like no other fruit. Sugar melons, on the other hand, are just as sweet as sugar, fragrant and tasty. How much wet do the plants need for the fruits to be big and...

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Growing watermelons: sowing, planting and care

table of contentsGrowing watermelonstimePreferred young plantsSeedsGlasshousePlant watermelonsIn the bedPot plantingGlasshousecareharvesttimeTo harvestThe watermelon plant is grown worldwide in areas where warmth determines the climate. This is due to the origin of Citrullus lanatus, which is located in Africa and where the temperatures are continuously higher. But with the right care instructions and professional tips, sowing watermelons can also succeed in cooler Central Europe. Growing wat...

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Where and how do melons grow?

table of contentsDifferent types of melonsWatermelons (Citrullus lanatus)Sugar melon (Cucumis melo)Growth habitLocation and soil conditionsPrepare the melon patchPrefer melon plantsHarvest timefrequently asked QuestionsMelons are very popular because they taste sweet, juicy and have very few calories. Cultivation in your own garden can be successful if the location and care are right. Read here where and how melons grow.In a nutshella distinction is made between watermelons and sugar melonsma...

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Watermelon knock test: when is it ripe?

table of contentsWatermelons - why knock test?Watermelon knock test: procedureFurther methods for determining the maturity levelfrequently asked QuestionsWith their sweet taste, watermelons are a direct reminder of summer. But how do you recognize a ripe watermelon? A simple tap test can tell you whether the watermelon is ripe.In a nutshellripe melons are sweeterWater inside the melon conducts soundthe darker and fuller the tone, the more mature it isfurther methods of determining the degree ...

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Grow melons in a bucket

table of contentsGrow melons in a bucketLocationPlanterSubstratePlant melonsPull melons from seedsSeedlingscareto waterFertilizeharvestWater melons and honeydew melons are grown in tropical and subtropical regions. However, there are also smaller cultivars that you can grow as a container plant on your balcony, because with these Varieties, a watermelon is roughly the size of a football and a honeydew melon is roughly the size of two fists. The advantage of these varieties is that the fruits ...

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Growing honeydew melon plant: instructions and care tips

table of contentsGrow honeydew melonCultivationinstructionsLocation and soilPlanting melons: instructionsCare tipsDiseasesWhether as a fresh snack in summer or mixed into a salad over winter, honeydew melons, like watermelons, are among the most popular pumpkins (bot. Cucurbitaceae) at all. If you want to grow the fruits yourself in the numerous flavors, colors and sizes, you only need suitable seeds, the right location and detailed instructions that will guide you through the individual step...

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What are watermelons and olives: fruit, vegetable or fruit?

table of contentsBoth are fruitsWhat are watermelons?What are fruit vegetables?What are olives?What are stone fruits?The German language is fascinatingly complex and over the centuries numerous terms and Names developed for fruit-bearing plants that actually do not correspond to the botanical definitions correspond. Watermelons and olives also belong in this category, as they are often misunderstood and are therefore often the subject of discussions. Nevertheless, the question is entirely jus...

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Harvesting watermelons: the ideal time

table of contentsHarvest watermelonstimeharveststorageFreezeA watermelon, botanically Citrullus lanatus, is an ideal thirst quencher in summer. Since there are now also varieties that you can cultivate well on the balcony, nothing stands in the way of growing melons at home. In order for your watermelons to taste really sweet, however, it is essential to ensure that the time of harvest is right.Harvest watermelonsA watermelon takes about four months until it is fully ripe. However, this guide...

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Growing cantaloupe melon: grow your own plants

table of contentsGrowing cantaloupe melonssortssowingSeedlingsPlant out melonsLocationSubstrateplantscareCreate a trellisHarvest melonsCantaloupeMelons are delicious and are reminiscent of summer, sun, sea and beach. You belong to the Sugar melons. As a rule, the melons are bought at the fruit counter in the supermarket. But the exotic fruits can also be grown in your own garden bed. There are many different varieties of cantaloupe, so it is important to find a plant that is also suitable for...

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