How to Grow Watermelon - HUGE Harvest l Part 1 of 2

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Click Below for what we did to prepare our watermelon patch- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmbOe4N8jqueia8

[@hulkman4004]

you still got those 18 pallets?

[@JamesTKirk-yz5ng]

Lol that was a stretch. Ha ha

[@Aaron-bb6gq]

Hollis is a good ole boy. One of the few pure souls in the world.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you Aaron. 👍

[@77tjm]

And he's a man of God, too! That may not important to some folks, but it's a plus in my book....lol

[@MrJaxparadize]

They are truly blessed. Keep your souls up and the future unknown. “Create our own path with purity and love in your heart and I will shower you with riches beyond what your mortal body will ever experience and witness. Your miracles come from your faith.” -My Soul

[@authorcharlieboring]

When I was a teenager I worked at an ice retail dock that also sold watermelons. The varieties that were sold were black diamond, Charleston grey, and a few seedless. They were trucked from the Rio Grande Valley to north central Texas. A truck would pull up and off to sell watermelons and the manager would agree and buy a hundred or so. Then we started unloading them with a chain of men pitching them from the truck to the ice dock and into the storage room. Strangely, we always dropped the last one and had to eat it to prevent waste.

[@mariannesouza8326]

😂👍🏼🍉

[@boysrback5690]

Used to sell Carp,Catfish and watermelon on the side of highway during the summers in central Texas. Would sell like crazy in dog days of summer..

[@joeschmo7957]

Of course, as a matter of certainty.

[@briannabeasley2995]

I hope you keep these drawings and journal entries to pass on to someone one day. The Wealth of knowledge in that journal is priceless!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Saving them for my Grandson❤️

[@Sparkysings2]

It just amazes me how much you grow in all that sand!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

It’s a struggle. Thanks to Black Kow we get the job done

[@garden_geek]

Hollis, your notebook is awesome. If you published it, I’d buy it. I’m always impressed by the thoughtfulness and attention to detail in all of your projects. Also, you have really excellent handwriting. Cant wait to enjoy some sweet watermelon this summer!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Everything in my little notebooks are on our Facebook page and on the community tab of our KZbin channel ❤️👍

[@MsShellBell82]

His handwriting and sketches makes my architect heart sing 😁 Agreed! That notebook should be published. I've learned so much from it and would gladly pay money for it. But I am so grateful they are offering all their wisdom to us for free.

[@nonnie2428]

Yes , Hollis looks like he’s had some engineering ed. by looking at his writing skills...or drafting !

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yep

[@jksatte]

@@HollisNancysHomestead OMG I was going to ask you to reconsider providing selling this info. I asked before and you said, no, everything is for free. I had no idea it was avail on FB. OMG, that is amazing. You have basically planned my whole garden for me. Thanks so much you two. Thanks so much. Janice

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

*_WOW! I am so glad that I found your amazing channel. I am a new gardener and I’m only gardening in containers due to lack of yard space. But I feel like your channel will provide me with so much information and knowledge well beyond anything I’ve ever imagine. Everything is so well explained and executed. Very easy to follow along ! Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful place to learn!_*

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Container gardening is the bomb. You can grow all you can eat in containers and they are so much easier to maintain and harvest.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching! Yes, the sandy soil is terrible. It must be amended every year. Can be very challenging. Container gardening is a much better method for us Florida folks

[@MrJaxparadize]

Hollis and Nancy were truly blessed. Not because of what they are doing, but seeing how their minds and hearts are, how they just want to help with information for us and food for their community. Btw... is it me, or does it seem Hollis is a really mellow cat? I can imagine NOTHING in this world bothering him! Lol! If deers got my black berries I would be livid! But this good’ol boy just shrugs it off and says, LETS FIX IT! When I grow up, I wanna be just like Hollis!

[@MiguelSFernandes]

I hauled bulk blackkow back in the day. Good stuff. You should go see the plant.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes sir, we are trying to get time to go visit the facility and do a video on it this summer

[@bohenson39]

Thanks to you both for all your hard work and letting us be a part of it. May the Lord bless you with a great harvest.

[@karaserrano]

I just love your channel. You are very uplifting. I always say your closing prayer with you. 🤗

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

God bless you Kara❤️

[@jamesjohnson831]

So happy to see the Watermelon going in. One of the first videos I saw from you and one that got me hooked. From Virginia to Florida, I'm HOOKED

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for getting hooked James🎣

[@BrownArrowsHomeschooling]

Glory to God for your continued sharing of gardening and God’s Word. Watching you plant watermelon 🍉 refreshed my soul

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Awesome❤️❤️❤️

[@danielleponchione8904]

Hey, I love watching you all in your garden! Wish I had recognized my love for gardening when I was younger. Recently had an opportunity to move to farm country next door to my sister and we have started a larger garden together. What used to take one of us to get the job done now takes two! I am enjoying every moment spent in the garden next year we are starting a small orchard and building a green house to expand our efforts. Please keep posting videos, often times I don’t t have time to read so I always refer to your videos for advice and instruction. Such a wonderful couple and Bing Bing adds a touch of sweet nostalgia for us having had Jack Russell’s in the family. God bless you and keep you safe.

[@christisimmons7669]

Love your inspiration and message! I'm a fellow Floridian😁🌞

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching ❤️❤️🐶

[@heinkristen1]

I love that you break it all down with the how and whys, and that you take the time to do from seed to harvest videos!

[@nancygould6789]

Thank you Mr. HOLLIS FOR TEACHING US WITH BASIC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION YOU JUST CAN'T FIND IN A BOOK.

[@danlowery5552]

I just love you two. You guys go slow and let us all know things that you do to have a nice watermelon patch. Thank you. I love how at the end you say short blessing. Be Bless Hollis and Nancy

[@heinkristen1]

I'm so glad they sponsor you , you have promoted them from the beginning.

[@tassiegirl1991]

What a fantastic sponsorship, well deserved you are so generous with not only garden info but all those plans you share. So great to see you receive something. An excellent educational video again by you both. Even though I can’t grow them I learned a lot. Cheers.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

The Black Gold Compost Company sponsorship has been a tremendous blessing to us. We are very thankful to them

[@1centplus1cent]

Hello Hollis, Nancy and everyone! Hollis I have always loved your diagrams. I hope you save them to be passed down to your children and grandchildren because they are like invaluable recipe books. Hope they last generation to generation. God bless everyone and as always so good to see you and Nancy doing well!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes, saving them for my Grandson

[@ritalewis9024]

Its a blessing to have Black Kow as a sponsor. My purchase of a number of bags does my heart good.

[@southsidecarly7427]

You’ve got me sold on “Black Kow” because your gardens are always so beautiful! Thanks for the video

[@TsAinaHomestead]

We've tried watermelon so many times & I had no clue you needed a pollinator watermelon!

[@creamofthecrop2789]

Not all watermelon need pollinators.... I use watermelon seed from Lowe’s and didn’t need pollinators....he says hybrids needs it

[@riveryzen]

Only seedless varieties need a pollinator.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Only the triploids need the pollinator. Try the Georgia Rattlesnakes. They don’t need a pollinator and are pretty good producers

[@TsAinaHomestead]

Unfortunately it was the seedless variety we tried. I know now though thanks guys 👍🏾!

[@kildee0170]

Mr. Hollis I started buying the Black Cow Manure because of watching you and what a beautiful garden you grew out behind your house up north. Still use it in my pots and trying to grow vegetables in pots like you do with such great success there in Fla. I Know the Black Cow has something to do with it.... Love the way you show how to grow stuff from seed to ready to eat... Thank you, Thank You too Black Cow....

[@stephanienewhouse2056]

Here in NY, all my seeds are still in my living room! The potato bags went out yesterday. It will be 60-70 here this week.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Sounds like spring has finally sprung

[@nonnie2428]

Hang on Stephanie, the north-east is going to get snow the 1st wk of April 2021

[@stephanienewhouse2056]

@@nonnie2428 The potato bags just got wrapped in moving blankets and 2mm plastic sheeting, so hopefully OK!

[@nonnie2428]

@@stephanienewhouse2056 I watch POW Ponder the weather guy on KZbin. I have a young-in just south of NY so I keep my eyes on it. He said this mess the south has had lately is pushing up but by 4-2-21 it’s gonna get real cold & snow

[@BronxBabyRamos]

I sure hope you have somewhere to put those bags because we are expecting frost and freeze for thurs and friday night.

[@bannlaughlin3544]

/ou both did a great job for no matter your age. God gives us what we need as long we remember to do things in his time not ours, which you do. Sadly some lose their crops because they forget this lesson. Thank you for setting this beautiful example. God bless.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes! Thank you!

[@timloo4615]

That dog is awesome. Super chill and attentive

[@timloo4615]

Great videos across the board!!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Bing Bing is such a good boy❤️🐶❤️

[@graceatbaker]

So cute to watch them work together!

[@margarethardamen1637]

Have you ever considered writing a book? We sure would love to have all your knowledge of gardening at our fingertips. We enjoy your youtube channel and your faith.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

No plans for a book❤️. Simply don’t have time

[@grace2garden403]

This is my first time on this channel. Thank you for your hard work and work ethic and sharing that with the world. New subscriber.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Welcome to the family Willie!!! Got lots of videos for you. Have a peaceful weekend ❤️❤️🐶

[@QuiverofArrows]

Your such a great teacher! Thank you so much. This is my first time growing my own food for my family and I really appreciate your videos not only you show us what your doing but all the notes and diagrams explaining everything so simplistically. Such a blessing 🙌

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@messybunonabudget8773]

Love seeing you guys popping up in my feed again! Great videos as always! Looking forward to part 2!

[@puzzledobserver7644]

Hollis is the best pitch-man any company could ask for. Authentic, charming and humble. 🤩

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

❤️

[@J1mInOH]

Always bring a smile to my face! I’m not growing to your scale, but doing what we can here in Ohio. Turning our yard into a food source and loving it. Thanks for your great inspiration and love your Faith based approach and thankfulness. We share that! :)

[@cherylcasio9401]

GREAT info, as usual!!! Can't wait to see part 2!!! BTW, great sketches and editing on your videos - very professional!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks! Part 2 will be released next Thursday 👍

[@suzannewalsh72]

I look forward to seeing the results. It's not something we get to do here in the UK due to not having the heat, but I watched one of your older videos yesterday, from your previous property, where you grew Korean/Oriental Melons... sorry, I don't remember what you called them, as I'd not seen them referred to with that name before... as I'm giving them a go, hoping that being smaller I may get away with out short season if I trellis them against a West facing wall I have. One thing I love about your videos is how much information you're willing to share with people, thank you xx

[@urbanbackyardcontainergardenin]

Love watching your channel. Always informative, and such good watching!

[@alexissmith6898]

God is really blessing you all! Wonderful sponsorship and even more wonderful information! You all are my favorite homesteading channel! God Bless!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

God bless you dear friend❤️

[@trulylynn9941]

Yall deserve that great product! I appreciate all of your hard work along with the information gardening here in Florida.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you

[@DudeDave]

Thanks for all the tips. My garden looks the best it's ever looked.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Awesome! Keep up the good work 👍

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

Best watermelon tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

[@fishingaddict5638]

Great info. My wife hasn't been able to grow any watermelons yet. She has tried the golden melon last year, and no results. Thanks for sharing

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I wish we were neighbors

[@thersgarden3144]

Watermelon is great. Have a great harvest.

[@cynthiacarr2093]

💯💯👏🏾😁❤ tyfs! Thank you Black Gold for Sponsoring this video such a Beautiful Blessing!😁👏🏾👏🏾❤💯💯

[@dannystout7715]

Tried everywhere here in Tn and in Va and have trouble getting Black Kow around here but I got my eye out for it when it does hit the market here!! Thanks Hollis & Nancy!!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

@Danny Stout Contact Black Gold Compost Company online and they will help you find your nearest distributor

[@ritalr15]

Black Kow is sold at Lowe's and Home Depot

[@sunii4264]

Right. I started calling it black gold. My area didn't have much compost of any kind.

[@HeavensEssentials]

I can’t wait to see that watermelon patch when it gets filled out😍

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Part 2 will be released next Thursday

[@user-h3s7v]

I found your channel last night and watched several of your videos, and today we (me and my husband) went to Home Depot and bought everything you were using and 5 gallon buckets to try your potato growing recommendation...so I came back home and am doing to seeding, planting, etc for the greenhouse...and I watched this video bc I found these Rattlesnake Watermelon seeds at HD...I came to sit down in front of my computer to choose another video of yours since this one ended and there was the scripture you shared at the end of this video. Psalms 91: 9-10...I am doing all this planting, growing and learning to take care of my family bc I can see the writing on the wall. I've been talking with God a lot lately and I have an issue with handing him my worries and letting him handle them....I am a worrier...lol. God used your channel to talk to me today. I'd never heard that scripture before and it was the exact word I needed today as I am panic planting and stocking up and canning, etc etc etc....I felt a calm come over me when I read that. Thank you both so much! God Bless you both. ~Kelly

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Tears fell down my cheek when I read your comment. Our KZbin channel is our final ministry. (We have had many). Today you blessed us on a day when we really needed it. Thank you❤️. God bless you and your family.

[@fightingtemptationswithshe5430]

You are so good and detailed. Spirit seems just and friendly as Gold. You and your wife.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Wow, thank you!

[@nonnie2428]

Thank you for responding Hollis & Nancy. Y’all are awesome, your sister in Christ.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

God bless you Sister 😇

[@marthawalton8370]

Glad you are living the life you wanted! Love y’all!!

[@datweetee1]

Can we grow watermelons in the same area as corn? We have limited space here in NOVA area but would love to grow some melons! Thank you both for being an inspiration and teacher to all of us that love to grow our own fruits and veggies. Followed you for awhile now and am very thankful we found your channel.

[@riveryzen]

Yes, you can. Watermelons can be substituted for squash as part of the three sisters system.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes they are compatible

[@normanburns-ko4ro]

Georgia rattlesnake watermelons are some of the best I have ever had. So sweet

[@sheryldougherty282]

What a labor of love. One fruit I can eat and love. Just enjoy your videos so much. God bless you both and Bing Bing.

[@sunii4264]

Wow! Compost was literally black gold this year 😍!

[@willb2104]

Thank you for another great video Mr.Hollis and Ms.Nancy. Your videos are inspiring!

[@Lauralamontanaro]

Hahahaha!! Old??? You have more energy then some 20 year olds! Thank you for the wonderful information as always! Love you Bing Bing!!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

God bless you. Yes, we are feeling our age this year. ❤️❤️❤️

[@margaretkitchen6748]

Somehow I lost track of you guys during Covid; it was wonderful seeing you looking so well, and Bing Bing, too. I have developed a new respect for watermelon!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

KZbin unsubscribed thousands of our subscribers that they considered inactive. You may have to subscribe to our channel again

[@kensearle4892]

Love to see the planting and growing progression! All that hard work, but now it is nice with your watering system. God bless!

[@indyme2]

Now that was very detailed. A perfect video!!!!! Thanks a million.

[@hershellinnenbringer4058]

You all are really good enjoy everything. Thanks from Missouri

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@ritalewis9024]

I love Black Gold to add to my small garden. I mix for the container I use for planting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@melindabaggett7040]

Thank you for sharing all of your gardening knowledge. I’ve learned a lot from your videos . I have used your potting mix recipe and I now have a few dozen container plants that are off to a good start this spring. I have also added Black Kow to the new garden plot we tilled up this year. We have similar central FL sandy soil and I’ve seen a big difference in our new tater patch, especially in the rows where we used extra BK compost. Keep up the good work...thanks again 😊👍

[@yakubmerpatiputih]

Very good video and really provides a lesson about planting watermelon, always successful, friend.

[@angelasheppard7197]

Thanks for sharing your plans

[@tammym110]

I've been watching your channel since you were in Newport News. I would just like to compliment you and Nancy. And Bing Bing needs his own channel. I love this dog, so cute! I like your format of the videos. I like watching videos the way you format your videos. You are methodical in your explanation and diagrams, and you show all of the steps and progress in the same video. I know how much work you put into producing the channel, but I appreciate your channel. It's so easy for someone to show how to plant something, but you have to wait weeks for an update, if they even do one at all. I am the type of person that needs to know 10 steps ahead of me when I take on a project. I tell you when you finally plow this field after the watermelons are done, you will have a very fertile land garden between the Black Kow and fish heads. Your next crop of whatever you plant will be very happy. Thank you again.

[@michealinak]

Thanks for teaching me how to plants watermellons seeds.

[@JulesGardening]

Boy that is a nice gift. Wow!! Black Cow is good stuff!👍 Never heard of Eden Brothers. Thanks for sharing that. great information and just what I was looking for when you got to your note book. Thank you.👍

[@sherriecapps776]

Thank you for teaching me how to mix the soil and now I only buy Black Cow,and I'm going to try watermelon s now!

[@eikoqdupree101]

This will soon be .e planting my watermelons. I did last year. And did pretty good. But your fine advice. I know its going to be a GREAT year. Thank You two wonderful people ❤ starting to really love you guys.

[@BreakAwayHomesteader]

Always a break to watch these videos!

[@oneswta2n]

Thank you for blessing us with all these awesome videos much appreciated...thank you all the best to you and yours have a bless one

[@rosannaburgess714]

Hi folks! The way y'all do gardening reminds me of how my grand daddy garden.

[@barbaraperry2796]

Awesome vid! So I can just dig a hole in my south Florida yard, add Black Know and grow watermelons right along the top of my yard?!

[@janicenorris8726]

I absolutely love your videos! You have inspired me to get outside and plant my own vegetable garden! And of course you give me peace thank you so much for bringing your love to all of us ❤️🙏🌈🌼

[@marionbartley214]

Thank you for all the great tips. A lot I diden't know. This info will come in handy this next summer. When I try to grow melons.

[@monkeybrains41]

Great video guys! look forward to the progress of this year's crop!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Part 2 will be released next Thursday

[@larrystone5749]

Great video enjoyed it thanks for sharing getting closer for us here in north carolina to start planting Be safe God Bless

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Won’t be long now👍

[@gardengirl7446]

FAMTASTIC video. You are both looking GREAT! Blessings!

[@jtalias]

It’s my understanding that any seeded variety watermelon can act as pollinator for a non-seeded variety. So your Georgia Rattlesnake could have acted as your pollinator as long as there was one for every 3 unseeded watermelon plant.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

This is true but we had the Rattlesnakes separate from the triploids so we added the pollinator. We also wanted to emphasize that a pollinator was needed for the triploids just in case some folks are only wanting to grow seedless melons ❤️

[@rebeccamoore4140]

Have a blessed day also. My goodness you guys work so hard.

[@Amanda-cn3pk]

Would love a copy of all you garden notes. Lol

[@marmaladesunrise]

Love your planting music, Hollis!!!

[@adryawebb2556]

Wow! What a great donation of Black Kow! You guys are set for awhile! I haven't had much luck growing watermelon in the past, mostly due to pests, but I am gonna keep trying!

[@deloisdelespin4666]

Keep up the good work Holly and Nancy I sure wish I was near you all for some of that watermelon God bless you so much and have a blessed day

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching. Yes, had plenty to share but you will have to fight with the chickens over it 😂😂😂🐓🐓🐓

[@teeajeanne9923]

Thank you again for this! I planted my watermelon about a month 1/2 ago and we had a cold snap. I'm just up in Stuart so when we had that cold night not too long ago I lost that watermelon. Now I'm starting again. Thanks for doing this run down, now I know a bit more of what to do for my watermelons :)

[@TOMMYBITESHOMESTEAD]

I really enjoyed watching this video

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching. Have a peaceful week❤️❤️🐶

[@nainasatamanikaiyaroi2330]

What a great testimony n life strengthing.god bless hollis cheers.

[@deborahjowithsavannahrae7695]

I love your channel!! So informative and pleasant to watch. Wonderful you put our Lord in everything you do...and I love love love Bing Bing!! I think you should give him an episode of his own...put a camera on his collar to see what mischief and adventures he gets into!!

[@Jupe367]

You must be a engineer in your prior life. You are very thorough with structure design. I’ve watch a few of your diagrams from your previous videos.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as an Engineering Designer

[@Jupe367]

@@HollisNancysHomestead I was right. That’s awesome.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@mariannesouza8326]

I love your cute little dog always hanging around y’all. 🐶😀

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Us too!

[@rootsshootsgardenboots]

I really appreciated everything about this video. Thank you for the time you put into it. God bless you both and Bing Bing lol.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you so much for watching. Part 2 will be released next Thursday ❤️

[@rootsshootsgardenboots]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Looking forward to it💚

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@anthonybell7352]

Thank you very much. I really like your channel. Your videos are very informative and inspiring.

[@kele1264]

Well how about that! Pollinator! I had no idea! I've never grown watermelon, but I sure would've been disappointed if I had gone through everything you have to go through to grow watermelon, and then not gotten any! I hope to grow a couple of plants in the future, and I deeply appreciate this invaluable tip! Also, I always thought it was wonderful that you shared your plans on FB, even though I'm not on FB. This is the first I'm hearing of you sharing them on Community tab, so I'm heading right over there to check them out! A great big Thank You for that, for your generosity of spirit in sharing what you've designed and what you've learned! Good health and happiness to you and Nancy and Bing Bing!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Not all watermelon varieties need a pollinator. Triploids do.

[@kele1264]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Thank you!

[@lesliek.howard572]

I love Eden Brothers. Excellent quality seeds.

[@CarnivoreChristian777]

You both are a huge Blessing to my day and bring so much joy to it. Hollis' diagrams are amazing making growing alot easier to understand and our gardening more fruitful. Thank you for sharing with all of us. God Bless you!

[@carolynconnelly3395]

Thank you both.

[@karenandriancontainergardening]

Nancy and Hollis, your channel are like a drug, to me, because I get excited when you post a new vegetable video. I have seen all from your old homestead. Spring is here and I am so excited to see what you post. Thank you. I am so excited. Nice job and you guys did get it done.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you for watching ❤️. Got some pretty good new videos coming out over the next several weeks

[@jdavid869]

Thanks for sharing this God bless you both love the way at the last giving God the Praise ❤

[@kenkersey1479]

Great video. I'll bet those watermelon like the sandy soil as long as they get plenty of water. The watermelon should do really well with all of that Black Cow. I've been using Black Cow since 1990. Great stuff! Bing Bing is doing a great job supervising!