How Do You Know When Watermelons Are Ripe?

[@tylerremmert3023]

This guy is totally legit! Best advice ever! No colors, no spots, no thumpin, real experience for a guy who knows what he's doin'. God Bless You!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Tyler! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@te2952]

My Grandfather ( a farmer all of his life) grew huge acres and acres of watermelons in TN. He was a pro, then he would sell them. When he got too old to farm, he taught me when I was at the grocery store to buy a watermelon. He thumped it a certain way, taught me how to thump it & according to the sound of the thump would tell me if the watermelon was ripe or not ripe enough after being pulled from the vine sitting in a grocery store. He passed away 17 yrs ago. I still do his thump listening to the sound before I buy a watermelon from the store, because you don't know how long it has been in the store. 4 times I forgot to thump listening to the sound, and the watermelon wasn't ripe and tasted terrible. I do the thump listening first before buying my watermelon. Works everytime picking the ripest one.

[@jacksonk.2733]

I just picked my first ever watermelon from my garden! 27 pounds. Thanks for this video it really helped me out and relieved a lot of my worries 😊😊

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Great to hear. Enjoy!

[@zach42893]

I’ve never had more faith in anyone than this man right here. My guy has grown a couple watermelons

[@JessIsOK]

Same!

[@waynedickson2230]

@@JessIsOKlll

[@SDPryce-jo5yp]

This is super super helpful. I had two melons around back that I've been asking persons about but no one gave me good advice as to know when they are ripe. I watched this video half way through and ran straight outside in the dark with my cellphone light. Checked the curly q and recognized it was dried all the way back. Got that melon inside the house and split it right open. Its fully ripe and very sweet. Thanks for the advice it's the best I've gotten.

[@cassandracohen6897]

Thank you for being clear in your description about the tendril. It makes all the difference in knowing when to pick.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy to help, Cassandra!

[@publiusmaximus1]

I went from the video to the garden. Finally, a reliable indicator! The melon I picked was delicious!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That's great to hear Paul! Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!

[@richieewinns]

I know one thing for sure, the south sure produces some sweet juicy watermelons! I got some in my backyard right now and boy they help me survive the heat in tx.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Nothing beat a good sweet watermelon on a hot day.

[@TexasAmericaUSA]

Excellent wisdom. I'm on my 4th season of growing melons and I only use the tendril turning brown. Sometimes the variety has a spoon leaf also and it turns brown as well.

[@5_meter_spread]

First year growing watermelons up in CT, planted 8 plants and have about 40 lol. Came here to see when they are ready for picking. Thanks for the help!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds great!

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thank you. This is my first year planting water melon and cantaloupe.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@mtpocketswoodenickle2637]

I know it's a bit old school, but it works well and children are especially amazed with this method. Take a long stalk of dead or dried hay field grass or weed and break the seed head off. You want a 10 to 14 inch piece or so, now clear the vines or weeds around the melon surface and wipe it somewhat clean. Balance your sprig as best you can on the melon surface and watch to see its reaction. If it's ripe it'll spin nearly 360°....This is one, of the many ways I've intrigued my children and grandchildren into becoming interested in gardening!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Now that's a new one we've never heard before!

The COMPLETE browning or drying out of the tendril ( or curly Q ) is a good indicator, along with the belly of the watermelon turning pale to yellow, with a hollow thump when plucking the melon center.

[@NubianP6]

Thank you for this video. This is my 1st year growing watermelons, and I chose to grow a few different varieties, including the Crimson Sweet. (I'm also in Georgia) I've been scared to death of picking them too early, because I know that once it's been picked, what you've got is what it's going to be. Now I'll definitely be out there checking the condition of those "Curly Q's" first thing in the morning! 🙂Thanks again!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good luck with your watermelons. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

[@dhansel4835]

We used to grow the Charleston Grey melons. I always go by the curly 'q' to make sure the water melon is ready to be picked. It's nothing like getting in the garden in the early morning and busting open a cool sweet watermelon. Bring some salt so when you grab the heart out it's the best.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

D Hansel no salt for us, but nothing beats a vine ripe watermelon on a hot day!

[@atiyaatif]

We are patiently waiting to pick our 3 watermelons our son planted in may. We messed up the first one by picking it up too soon, thanks to your video we now know when to pick the other 3.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

atiya atif You're welcome. Enjoy your watermelons!

[@debraarizona4809]

Great detailed video, now I know when my melons are ripe.This is my first year planting anything, trying to learn all I can..Thank you!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good luck with your watermelons this year!

[@sararaya9928]

Very nice and helpful sign of ripening watermelon. This is my first time growing watermelon and cantaloupe. Thank you for your time and help.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinhipps1236]

I've had trouble with some of my watermelons over the past few years and this year they are looking good but I did not know when to pick them your explanation was very simple and very comprehensive thank you very much for making something so easy

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for sharing

[@Big88Country]

The trick is to be able to tell which watermelon to pick from the grocery store or produce market! I've always went for the one that had the yellowest belly and would kind of give or make a cracking sound when you push on it. Any other advice Mr. Hoss? Man, I am enjoying y'alls videos!

[@mountaintrails1198]

My first year growing Watermelons up here in Blairsville, Ga. My dad said he never had excellent luck and didn't have high hopes for them. I ended up with a bumper crop of Crimson Sweet. Some are massive! I weighed one at 41 pounds!! My dad is a watermelon lover, and told me it was the best tasting watermelon he has ever had. He is 75 years old and had farmed his entire life....I'll take that compliment!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for sharing. Great job

[@grandad400]

rock melons and all pumpkin varieties i've grown have that little curly thingy to and that's how i tell if they're ripe

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It's a proven method for melons and winter squash/pumpkins.

[@abrahamaruquipa6701]

thank you for your video it is very clear. My first time growing watermelons in New Zealand and I am enjoying just seeing them the size of "Crimson sweet" variety. I will follow your instructions, now I know when to harvest them also I learned that word "Curly Q" Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Greetings from "across the pond." Hope you have a great watermelon crop this year!

[@utulangi6078]

Dude, that's the best indicator of watermelon ripeness i've ever heard; and the best, as far as i'm concerned. Thank you sir.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@utulangi6078]

@@gardeningwithhoss great videos. Thank you.

[@treyjones775]

Best advice I've ever gotten on determining when to pick watermelons. Thank you.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching Trey!

[@jobelb.garcela9476]

We got the same sign of ripe water Mellon transferred to us by my first generation siblings ( I'm the third ) who were farming in the 60's in my Country the Philippines.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good to hear!

[@BialyOrzel777]

Hmmm watching this program makes go out and get a watermelon , but it's almost 3am here now lol

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Watermelon is good any time of day!

[@garygalloway6959]

My 2nd time growing watermelon....1st time, I picked a lit of unripe ones. Thanks for the knowledge, brother! Looking forward to harvest now!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching, Gary!

[@austin101t4]

Totally the best watermelon indicator video out there on the KZbin platform!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks, Austin! Appreciate the support!

[@CapnAhab89]

Thanks so much for the great video! I am growing sugar baby variety in my garden this year. First time growing watermelons. I have 6 currently growing and one large one that should be ready in a few days. Thanks to you, now I know when to pick.

[@gp9532]

With sugar babies you wanna wait another 7-10 days after the tendril has completely dried b4 picking. Sugar babies are on their own schedule ... even in this video, the gentleman noted he could have waited a few more days b4 the melon would have been fully ripe. So dried up tendril doesn't necessarily mean fully ripened.

[@CapnAhab89]

@@gp9532 thanks so much for the tip! My biggest is about halfway dried on the nearest tendril so I have a good ways to go. I am getting impatient, but don’t want to make the mistake of picking before it’s ready and regretting it. I’ll make sure to wait longer after it’s fully dried as you suggested. Do you happen to have any pruning tips? I have a handful of plants and several watermelons set. My growing season is nearly at an end in NE Montana and I want to make sure those others ripen as best as they can. Thanks in advance!

[@RedForeman]

I live in Fulton county Ga .. I grew some melons from the seeds out of a watermelon I bought 👀 I’m ready to eat it NOW !

[@janknudson5916]

My melon was a nice color, yellow patch at bottom, some on top, but when I tried this method (of the brown curly cue at junction being all brown) it was totally underripe inside--a little red/pink, but mostly white flesh inside . Maybe it needs to be the Georgian variety for this method to work?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have had that happen too. Does not always work, but the best way we know how to tell.

[@cindyp5132]

The tentacle on a few of my Crimsons are dried but I've left them on the vine because I like them very ripe and figure it's the best place for it to ripen. But I wonder how long after it's dried can you leave it before it starts to rot? I've checked them and there is not rotting yet... I think the Crimsons are the absolute BEST! From Western NC. Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you leave them too long, the heart or center of the melon can start to deteriorate. It would be best to pick them and put them under a shade tree. Then you can eat them as you wish. That's what we do.

[@bollyking]

We usually are people purchasing from the grocery store looking at things how to figure out a ripe watermelon. Wish we had access to those vines growing them melons.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That's why it's so much better to grow them yourself -- very hard to tell in a grocery store.

[@BAP3221]

I planted mine back in April. The plant grew but no watermelon. I just found out while we were going to clear the garden because everything died out that 4 watermelons grew. 2 of them are large like the video but the color is still light green. Since it is a late bloomer and I dont know when they grew out. Do I still follow the stem? The Curly q looks dried out but the watermelon is still light green. The outer skin is very smooth still.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The color is not a good indicator because the sun can bleach the melons. Use the curly Q as your best indicator.

[@robertlacy5147]

Good to know will not forget.

[@FarmersSon]

*Nice information* , we are doing watermelons farming 😍👍

[@gardeningwithhoss]

So nice of you

[@mustangmadd3172]

I grew some black diamond watermelons this year. I haven't been able to pick a ripe one yet. I have tried every trick, curley q dried up, yellowing on bottom, hollow sound, applying pressure and listen for squishing sound, and still haven't picked a ripe one.

[@evedonbuddy]

I'm trying my first watermelon plant this year. So far I've seen six grow, but I cut one too early so now I only have 5 left and they are sugar babies. I have one that looks ready. The curly cue tendril is brown and withered, but the small leaf near it is brown and green. Should I give it a few more days?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If that tendril is dried completely, it should be ready to pick.

[@evedonbuddy]

Thanks for the response. I just cut it and it was nice and red and sweet!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Great to hear. Enjoy!

Super video! Just came upon it this year. Trying to get this question answered, so if this is the second time I have inquired, I apologize. Question: Will the first FROST of the season damage watermelons if they are still in the garden and on the vine?? Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Not speaking from experience, but would think so. We've never got a frost when watermelons were in the field, but the frost can certainly damage other vegetables. So the educated guess would be a yes.

[@yolicastro6639]

Great video. Now I know not to thump but to just check on the curly q. Thank you. I’m heading to my backyard garden now. I have more than 50 pieces of big ones!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ravdog470]

This man is an absolute icon!!

[@terrell1201at]

How much water do I need to give and what's the best month to plant?? 🤔 Thanks for any response.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Best to plant in the spring a couple weeks after your last frost date. Keep the plants looking upright and healthy, but too much water is usually not good for watermelons.

[@ronmanley3199]

What's the risk of leaving them a few days after you see that the curly branch is dried all the way? I mean how long does it take for them to get over-ripened?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You've got a little time, plus or minus a couple days.

[@projectprodigy2499]

I was wondering how to tell if a melon was ripe. My young son wants to be a farmer and planted some in the backyard. It's working close to 3 months so they should be just about ready. I got to look at the curly thing now.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Hope you all have a great harvest!

[@deepdixie1979]

Thanks for the video HossTools. I'm a fellow South Georgian too, in Turner Co. There is quite a bit of commercial Watermelon farming right around my homeplace. I always plant some in my garden just for family and friends. I picked the first of the Crimson's today. Still waiting on the Jubilee's to ripen. I have lost a few melons this Spring to what appears to be Blossom End Rot. All the Research I have done indicates a lack of Calcium in my dirt. I put out Lime every other year, in the fall. I fertilize with 10-10-10 preplant, then side dress one application of the same when the vines set fruit. You ever have any End Rot in your melons?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, We have. using plenty of good compost pre plant seems to help.Crop rotation and cover crops are also some things to consider.

[@teresascott525]

Thanks Im in Texas and growing melons I didn't think it would grown and I have two on different vines.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Hope you have a great harvest!

[@debraarizona4809]

I did what you said,I picked my melon when the curly que closes to my melon was dried,all the way to where it just. met with main stem. You were right that melon was delicious and ripe all the way through!!😁👍👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you for that great advice😃👍👍👍you are the melon king!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Awesome! Glad your melon was just right!

[@debraarizona4809]

@@gardeningwithhoss 😊👍

[@kinglittlefoot]

One of the best videos on youtube. Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@NubianP6]

Hi, I have a couple of questions. I've read where some people choose to add a tablespoon or so of borax (boron) mixed with water to their vines, because it supposedly increases the likelihood of flowers turning to fruit, and it also makes the fruit sweeter. Do you have an opinion on that? Also, aside from the larger melons, I still have flowers and a few baby melons popping up in my garden, do you think it's still possible at this point for them to reach maturity here in Georgia? Thanks in advance!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Never heard of adding Borax to enhance pollination. Bees usually take care of that for us. It's not too late, although the heat can take quite a toll on the plants this time of year.

[@NubianP6]

Hoss Tools Wonderful, thanks for your reply! 🙂

[@krisoluich9119]

NubianP6 All plants benefit from Boron because it’s the element that starts all the others cascading. Think of it as the key to your car. If you don’t have it, you’re not going anywhere.

[@AngelaWrightSnaPPinGLiFE]

Thank you so very much for your wonderful knowledge! 🤗 Right after I watched your video I went to my garden and checked the curly cue on my watermelons and walla! Out of 13 melons 3 had dryed curls I opened one up and Wow! Red & delicious ...A couple more days it would have been over ripe... I lost my first watermelon I think now due to being over ripe. It split but smelled & looked wonderful. Not a Total Lost...The ants enjoyed it. Big Thanks Again! 😁

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful. Enjoy your watermelons!

[@HCM77-d3j]

Wow, very knowledgeable tip man! Now I know when to pick ripe melons. What about cantaloupes are they the same? Thank you very much!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, cantaloupes are the same.

[@HCM77-d3j]

Hoss Tools thank you!

[@rhizerjas1798]

Best advice sir I'm watching from Philippines God bless you

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@rhizerjas1798]

You're welcome sir Rj Gorge my Facebook please add me

[@AddyAdderson]

Now Mr. Grocer, I wish to buy one of your watermelons. Can you tell me about this particular melon's curlicue? Was it totally dry or just partly?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The grocer wouldn't know -- only the person who grew them. That's why we recommend growing them yourself.

[@bjb0808]

Thank you so much! I live in Japan and I am teaching people the Georgian way!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Haha! Hello from WAY across the pond!

[@bjb0808]

Hello! I'm originally from Pittsburgh and was very happy to find this. No one (and these are veteran rice and tobacco farmers who grow melons for themselves) knew of this way of telling when a watermelon is ripe. They were very impressed. Thank you! 💕

[@ekimstrongcup6029]

How do you plant the seeds from a harvest melon? Is that how you replenish your crop?

[@bignerdbird3375]

You just take the best looking seeds from the best looking watermelon and dry them, then plant them about an inch deep when ready Should get a very similar watermelon plant, unless you have multiple varieties. Then you may get a hybrid

[@ekimstrongcup6029]

Ok. One more thing.When is it too late to start planting. I’ve got a melon almost ready by your standard. And a few more budding now.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We plant in April for a July harvest.

[@cpenn9304]

Been growing watermelons for years in NC and have never seen the dead curl method fail.A green melon does have a white or light colored bottom.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The belly color is definitely a great secondary ripeness indicator.

[@larrymoore6640]

Greg how would you know if you had to buy it at a store whether it was ripe?? Thanks for the tip on ripeness in the garden. This year I'm going to try to grow some, in fact it's going to be crimson sweet from Hoss. First time trying.....

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You don't know. The only way to know is to grow it yourself.

[@larrymoore6640]

@@gardeningwithhoss And this year I'm going to try my best. Thanks Greg

[@jaimedelgado7529]

I got a question in relation to cultivating watermelons. I'm growing watermelons for the first time. I was told to stop watering once the watermelons stop growing or they won't be tasty. the water will wash away the sweetness and taste. is that true? won't the vine itself die if I stop watering? thanx in advance for your reply big homie

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I would make sure they don't get too much water (because they can split), but don't stop watering.

[@jaimedelgado7529]

@@gardeningwithhoss thank you, good man

[@rayphillips3479]

I've picked a watermelon recently and the curly stem is was completely black and brown..It was smaller maybe 10 or 12lb crimson sweet.It was pink and didn't look ready on inside but didn't taste to bad.Does some just not get big.I just let it grow and don't prune any melons off vine.I bought micro boost and started using it.All my melons look good but a few not getting big before stem turns black

[@gardeningwithhoss]

yes, some just don't get as big and not all are the same sweetness.

[@rayphillips3479]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks for all your help.I would be lost without y'all.Thanks to y'all I'm growing good watermelons in my 2nd yr trying

[@jsmyth024]

Greetings from Athens, and thanks a bunch! We're growing crimson sweet too! Time for sweet eating.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Hard to beat a fresh watermelon!

[@victorsolis5511]

Nice. My watermelon has 2 tendrils next to the stem. One is brown half way down and the other is just starting to brown. Which one do i go off of?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The tendril is a curled-up bit of vine emerging from the stem, and the spoon is a very small, spoon-shaped leaf that looks different from the other leaves on the watermelon plant. Look for the tendril and spoon emerging from the plant stem, closest to the watermelon.

[@firekilller13]

If we get a Frost should I go ahead and pick them if they are not ready?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes. They probably won't fair well when frozen.

[@firekilller13]

And can they sun ripen or just have to eat them unripened?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

They should ripen some off the vine.

[@kimberlyevans7378]

Do you need a lot of space to grow watermelon? I don't live in the country however I have a yard just not a real big one. Maybe I'd be better to stick with buying them. I hope to move to the country after I hit the lottery. Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Your probably need at least a 20 x 20 plot to grow a decent crop.

[@kimberlyevans7378]

@@gardeningwithhoss Oh ok. I'll have to wait till I get moved hopefully sometime in the near future. Thanks anyways!

[@brandonlewis3379]

awesome video, I'll be sure to use this for when I get my watermelon though I'm not from georgia (north carolina) here I'm a hardcore watermelon eater. Thanks yall for this video.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

When watermelons are ripe in the garden, we like to eat at least one a day. Thanks for watching!

[@micktaylor2500]

Great way to tell a watermelon is ripe thanks from Australia 👍👍

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching all the way over in Australia!

[@Pigearvet]

Good video great instruction. I have this nailed down. I'm growing whopper watermelon right here in Canada.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That's great to hear!

[@8bert9]

@Hoss Tools I live in East Central Ga near Augusta. My father and grandfather told me that they grew Scaly Bark watermelon. My father grew them when I was little in the early 70's. He saved seeds from the Scaly Bark and I wanted to know what you think about Scaly Bark watermelon. I want to grow them next year in my garden. I see the seeds can be also bought online. Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Have never grown that variety. Sounds interesting though. Would love to have some seeds if you have a good crop.

[@soulfullportrait147]

Question, I have what I believe is watermelon growing in my backyard, anyways… this melon is nearly 10 pounds and green as heck but the curly que is still green all the way though, my mom is always buying large melons and I think a seed some how got into the soil, is that curly cue accurate with larger melons?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, the curly q indicator will work with all melons.

[@Vector_Ze]

I've seen the dried tendril tip with regard to a different type of watermelon (Sugar Baby). Is this pretty much a rule for most types of watermelon? Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, that's the general rule for all melons.

[@uvweyweydiogenes2424]

Any tips for growing blue watermelons?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Haha. Good one. Those blue watermelons are very elusive.

[@robertpreston6995]

The grocery store doesn't have curley cues. Need to now how to pick them from the store or fruit stand

[@gardeningwithhoss]

No way to tell there. You're at the mercy of the farmer who picked it.

[@michaelcorbett6927]

Very simple way. Place a broom straw that is about 6 inch long on top of the watermelon, the faster the straw spins the riper the watermelon. Try it.

[@josemezatorrez]

@@michaelcorbett6927lol Ok

[@autumnforest3987]

The way he says watermelon is different than what I've heard in Alabama. I can finally tell if a watermelon is ripe. Yay!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Our Georgia accent isn't too far from an Alabama accent. Hope you have a great watermelon crop!

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

Is this the same for all types of watermelon? I have crimson sweet, but I also have cherry grande and sugar baby.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, general rule for all

[@fixxerautomotive4917]

what do you do when you have a 2 big watermelons that started growing about the same time about 2 months ago, one melon has the tendril dried up while on the other, the tendril is completely green? Both are bout the same size and weight

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I would pick the one with dried tendril and wait on the other.

[@davidazinger5639]

at 2:50 you can hear the loud cracking sound when it opens; the louder that sound the less ripe the watermelon is. As it ripens the outer shell softens up; too ripe and that outer rind is too soft, another indicator. So, when you are at the store, too soft = too ripe, and too firm (has no give) = immature, not quite ripe. It needs to give just slightly (somewhat like an avo) but even when the rind feels "in between" its not a perfect indicator; its always a gamble. Watermelon is always a gamble but there is no reward without a little risk !!! thanks for the video -- but video more for the gardener than the consumer !! And I have had a garden -- he who can grow a melon deserves the fruit thereof !

[@gardeningwithhoss]

David Azinger they taste so much better when you grow them yourself!

[@diannemiddaugh2478]

Can you pick them and have them ripen in the house? We have a heavy freeze coming? Any way to protect them from the freeze?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

They will ripen a little if they’re close. But nothing drastic.

[@daveschott9052]

Forgot to mention the curly cue your looking for is closest to the melon towards the plant not the other way out the vine

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, good point.

[@bigal25938]

Cut one today. Curlycue was dried up and the seeds were black. It was still not red enough inside. Tasted great but I think could have ripened longer,

[@kristy2451]

Did the same here, disappointing to say the least

[@Rose-wo8bh]

Every year I plant melons. I've yet to get one ripe. Rodents eat ALL of them!! Do you have any suggestion?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

This stuff works pretty well for deterring rodents: hosstools.com/product/rabbit-and-squirrel-repellent/

[@chomes8048]

How do you walk through that field without stepping on any vines? I have 3 watermelon plants and they are so sprawled out I can't even approach the plants anymore lol

[@user-wi4nj7ms6j]

Need help. I have a half acre of watermelons. I noticed two giant watermelons that look ripe but rather than having the dark green color its very light green. Are they ripe or should I wait longer for the green color to darken like the others?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Could just be that they are lighter because they received more sunlight.

[@user-wi4nj7ms6j]

Hoss Tools ah geez...they’ve been there for weeks..now they must be bad by now. I had no idea the sun can do that.

[@abdfakhour7561]

Hello, I would like to plant watermelon seeds crimson sweet and my question is and you grafted them with squash seed yes yes what variety because I already try with watermelon seeds that I consume but it remains small thank you for your answer for France

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We don't graft our watermelons. We plant from seed in our greenhouse and then transplant into the garden.

[@shalesemitchell5737]

Thank you so much Hoss Tools this was very helpful and I must say you do have a very nice garden and some very nice watermelons your growing.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@mejaydu]

Excellent video! I am growing crimson sweet also. Going out to the garden to look for dried “curly q’s” tomorrow. You betcha!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Hope you have a great harvest!

[@mejaydu]

Hoss Tools Thank you!

[@Njennings42]

Perfect, thanks! I very much appreciate this. I'm going to watch some more of your videos to see if I can pick up any new tricks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We've got lots of videos with lots of tricks. Hope you enjoy the content.

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You bet!

[@DK-qj7cr]

TFS I know this is an old video but what is the way for us supermarket shoppers to try?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Not really a way to tell if it's at the store.

[@mrjames7251]

We picked one too early. It was light pink with white seeds, but the darn thing weighed 12lbs!

[@robertwyche300]

EXCELLENT INFORMATION 👍👍 CONCISE AND TO THE POINT BRAVO!!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lssimon.7143]

Interesting. thanks for the lesson I've been doing it wrong all the time.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You're welcome Lesroy!

[@Thought_Criminal_13]

Ok I just harvested my first few watermelons and they are the juiciest I have ever had. I have two more that are close and 1 looks done and sounds done but the tendril is still completely green and the other doesn't look that close and has been brown for a long time now. Is this method 100% or is there exceptions. Like maybe that vine didn't get a lot of water or something like that. All of my ripe crimson sweet melons have been about 20 lbs and the one with the completely green tendril is even bigger than that. It is difficult to believe that it needs another week or 2.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

yes, the tendril needs to be dry.

[@Thought_Criminal_13]

@@gardeningwithhoss it is weird that it has been going as long as the ones I have harvested yet the tendril is still completely green and the other one has not been going as long and is completely brown

[@masonhinshaw2471]

I loved that advice at the end and think I’ll take it to heart now

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching.

[@Pigearvet]

Good information I plan on using for my Sweet Siberians up here in Canada eh. Thank You

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@alan_f_]

Thank you so much! I am grateful to you for taking the time to make this video. My wife and I just harvested our first watermelon out of our garden using your advice. It was perfect! I hadn't had a watermelon that good since I was a kid growing up in Florida.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That's great to hear! Enjoy your watermelons.

[@johnakimlucien2140]

Loved this video, and these watermelons look so appetizing. They're one of my favorite fruits

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We love them too! Best treat ever on a hot summer day.

[@garyschmelzer3825]

you open that watermelon like a professional you are thanks Greg

[@gardeningwithhoss]

He's had plenty of practice. Thanks for watching!

[@bhagwanagavane5157]

Could you please tell us which verity you grown.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

This variety is Crimson Sweet: hosstools.com/product/crimson-sweet-watermelon/

[@GtrPknMama]

Just give me a watermelon and a spoon! I just cut one in half and ya have your bowl.... nothin better than watermelon! Boy howdy!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Indeed! Only a few more months and we'll be eating fresh watermelon! Thanks for watching.

[@pozeidon31]

My watermelons are already extremely big maybe 1ft6in or maybe a bit more... the tendril is totally green and full of life... that means i have to wait longer right?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct. When the tendril is dried, the plant has delivered enough water and nutrients to the fruit. Until then, those are still being delivered.

[@pozeidon31]

thanks man! ill keep watering them :) Another question... should I lift them from the soil with a plastic plate (upside down)? I heard they should be separated from the soil but so far they have been growing fine...

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We leave ours on the dirt and they always do just fine. We grow way too many to use a technique like that.

[@lianagilbert61]

I just found grub worms eating holes in the bottoms of my watermelons! and I used milky spore last year. now I have tiles and plastic lids under mine. btw, what if I pick an unripe watermelon? will it get ripe off the vine?