How I Grow Watermelons From Seed to Harvest - ft. Two Awesome Varieties

[@TheKiwiGrower]

I hope you enjoyed the bloopers at the end 😝 By the way, I’ve put a few extra growing tips in the video description which might help. Feel free to share the video with anyone that might be interested and thanks heaps for watching! 🌱 😊

[@MitchK_]

Bloopers were funny man, thanks for sharing them! 😂🦟😖

[@CraigWedd]

🤣🤣🤣 loved it

[@NizarMassouh]

Great editing on this one! Good job mate

[@philipdahl8767]

the way you handled the wasp sting was really impressive but the pure chaos of it was hilarious.

[@junaid7530]

Hey can you share some link where I can buy seeds for that gold in gold

[@dwgryphon]

You honestly must be one of the most patient and organised youtubers! Every time I watch your videos I think about what a job it must be to take all this footage, store it, then sort through it and edit it together for a consistent narrative that sometimes spans months or years! But it pays off; every video is a delight. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks Donelle!

[@ellieobrien1159]

I was thinking this too!! I suppose that is one of the teachings of the plants...patience

[@Akren905]

Yeah super organized it's a good thing. A few tubers just drop projects or forget footage or don't take it.

[@senkaku5343]

I honestly told my wife almost this same exact comment while watching this video. Specifically saying how impressive some of the multi year long projects pay off, and must be super satisfying to accomplish.

[@CaltsenOnRoblox]

I learnt a lot from this video.

[@deathwishxx6]

I am a 17 year old who hardly goes outside and I have never planted anything in my life, somehow I still find your videos very entertaining and I've been subscribed for a few months already lol

[@Mark723]

Inspiration comes in many forms, as does its fulfillment. Enjoy the things in life which provide you happiness, and who knows what next may come.

[@rootkit0]

Unfortunately I often find gardening videos annoying, without any structure or just click baits... But your channel!! It's pure joy to watch it🌱🌱💚💚

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thank you so much Patrycja, really appreciate it and glad you like them :)

[@AmbrociousXP]

I mean...he is nice to look at too.

[@therudimentroom]

I cannot get over how large your plants grew in such a short time! They look amazing

[@ooee8088]

Right, almost unbelievable

[@Ontariosaurus]

This is soothing in a way that only individuals who love plants and are from New Zealand can deliver on. As a Canadian with harsh winters and fleeting hot summers I really want to grow more when I can.

[@justwater3859]

man i feel that. My idea would be to have a green house but where i live they tend to not survive

[@munimulhoque6408]

It's very nice to see someone enjoying the fruits of his labour..literally

[@Gadsdentreadlightly]

I'm in south Louisiana USA. Quick tip if you have a bit too much wet weather or want to allow them to ripen on the vine longer to encourage extra sweetness, rotate the melons on the vine to keep the white / yellow spot on the bottom from turning into rot.

[@mohammedalhadithy65]

One have to appreciate the great efforts you put on these videos! They're very entertaining and informative

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks Mohammed, really appreciate the comment :)

[@Муслим-я5э]

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[@firesalamander100]

For transplanting anything in the Cucurbit family, it seems that any root disturbance is basically a death sentence, so your newspaper idea is fantastic. Biggest thing is to remember that trying to plant multiple plants in a single container that will require separation upon transplanting will ruin your melon dreams.

[@Aidan93721]

I actually grew watermelons this year and they turned out great! Although I didn’t do the best job because it was my first time planting watermelons, it was really fun and felt very rewarding when I finally harvested and ate them. I had a batch of 6 watermelons. Don’t know what type they were though.

[@MitchK_]

Thank you, Kalem, for this awesome video and tips! I just started growing my watermelons, and I didn't know about the splitting🤯. I was worried if I needed to make bigger mounds or not, but now I know they're perfect! Right now, the plants are about the size of my hands. Hopefully I'll get some fruit this year! 🍉

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Awesome Mitch, hope they grow well for you!

[@gandharaorganicfoods]

@@TheKiwiGrower I'm from Lahore city Pakistan. I have a question. I'm growing these watermelons in My home garden hence their growing speed is too slow. although I'm giving them all the professional fertilizers but can they grow and survive in Monsoon season or humid temperature or not?

[@doctorcrew1631]

@@gandharaorganicfoods The thing you really need to worry about is the windstorms

[@Tuinierenopstrobalen]

Your channel is the best of two of my favourite things: growing my own food, and (what I consider to be) my second home New Zealand. Thank you so much for your in depth and really inspiring video's!!

[@AfafAhmed1]

Ye he he , I can see the Bottle gourd in the Background which you have used in your previous videos, That was Really a Superb video.

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks so much :)

[@aussiecountry9320]

One of these days I'll remember that your growing seasons are flipped compared to here in the US before I start watching a video and not be slightly confused for the first 20 seconds lol. It's a nice change of pace that you collect a whole bunch of footage over the course of growing something for one video rather than making multiple videos over the course of growth. Your channel has a nice laidback calmness, and it's easy to see how much you enjoy growing things and all your animals. I also enjoy getting to see a whole bunch of cool and unique plants being grown that I can't grow due to my climate. Thank you for sharing all this with us :).

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it :). Have a great Summer

[@gwagner1380]

Man I'm seriously amazed with all your work and dedication! Whenever I see your channel I miss the good old days when I was younger and helped on my grandpa vineyard back in Germany. Those Watermelons looked amazing and hopefully I can grow some up here in México as the weather is basically summer all year long. Been trying to get some grapes up and running and with the pandemic I finally did since I had the time. Now I'm following your vids for dragonfruit since its a local fruit where I'm living and if the spring/summer is kind, maybe I will try watermelons as well. Thanks for all the info you give us!

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks a lot, and that's awesome that you're growing and trying some things out. Great way to use time in lockdown. Good luck with everything you grow :)

[@sclarke869]

I absolutely adore your landscape. I would live at that location today! The view is awesome. I love farming and chickens around the yard. Oh!

[@jamiestewart7327]

You've motivated me to germinate every seed I find and see what happens!!! 💚👍🏽 Thanks mate

[@mythilikrishna3632]

Hey I am from India 👍. I appreciate your efforts. This one is awesome . Tasting the fruit and describing it taste is very happy to see . Keep it up 👍

[@Ganeshius]

In the past month I must have watched all your videos mate !! Now rewatching. Really like how you explain every minutiae and also love what you do!! Thank you Kalem 👏

[@melanieallen8980]

your videos are amazing, informative & very Inspiring!!😍Thankyou!!

[@TottoHolm]

The smile you give at the end when you eat the watermelons...! 😁 It must feel so incredibly rewarding to (literally) eat the fruits of your labor! The melons looked very tasty.

[@josephjarata4781]

Sir im so happy to discover ur channel. Its really very helpful and informative.. thank u.

[@pompe221]

The sound of that knife cutting the Moon and Stars is amazing. I don't do ASMR but yeah. Also it's so nice to see watermelon with black seeds in them -- the only kind my local grocery stores sell is that seedless kind.

[@jerrytawam6297]

Very helpful and educational, I am watching from Papua New Guinea. Thank you.

[@danalewis1535]

I like that you documented your watermelon journey. Thank you!

[@Mark723]

He could document his journey of reading the phone book and I'd be along for the ride. Such a genuine and calming individual with an innate love of gardening - a very good combination that.

[@JenniferA886]

Great video, thankyou for this… really good editing skills 👍👍👍

[@simonroper4713]

The newspaper seed pot is so clever. I really like that!

[@ComputerDegreeMen]

I love the way you make the video with piece and patience, waiting for 3 months. Nature is best in world🤩❤

[@reubensharpe21]

What a fantastic video dude, as always! Such stunning varieties; cannot get over how beautiful the Moon and Stars are. They look exactly like a Splendid Tree Frog. Once I get a patch large enough I'd absolutely love to grow these myself!! 🍉

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks man! They do look pretty incredible ay. Exciting future project to look forward to :)

[@sonnylangston]

The golden melon looks delicious!

[@ronniet71]

Your a cool dude. Thank you for your presentation. When you eat them, it sounds soooo good!!!

[@the7thmh]

I love your videos 😍very clear and informative 👍 from 🇸🇦

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thank you! Hi from NZ :)

[@olivesaregreatinspaghetti9769]

The chocolate sheep is so cute! Great content as always and my mouth really watered on that yellow WM🤤

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks a lot :)

[@Ruktiet]

Man I love your channel! And your quality is even improving! Inspires me to live like you do one day. Looks like a very satisfying way of life. Thanks for the content.

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks a lot Victor, appreciate the feedback :)

[@leonsparkes]

Thanks for another great video Kalem! Really motivating too! 💪 I always love how positive you are and how much effort and enthusiasm you put into your videos 😊 Just thought I'd let you know, I followed your dragon fruit tutorial recently and now I've got 20+ seedlings! Did yours survive/fruit? 😌 In the meantime, I hope you and yours have a very Happy Easter, all the best from the UK 🇬🇧🇳🇿

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Cheers for the comment Leon, really appreciate it, and awesome job on the dragonfruit. Mine haven't fruited yet but are still growing all good :)

[@leonsparkes]

@@TheKiwiGrower No worries! Glad to hear yours are still going strong too 😊 Fingers crossed you get some fruit soon, as I've heard they produce really nice flowers when fruiting!

[@gogoasainfuriata762]

You could also pickle the small ones. They are amazing. Look up for a recipe. In my childhood I've had apples, quince fruit, white grapes and unrip plums, all pickled.

[@mahendrachannel-ip8pg]

always success bro, greetings from Indonesian farmers

[@doyoureallyneedtoknow2822]

Greetings from Florida. I am in love with the moon 🌙 and stars ✨ watermelon 🍉. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for those ripening tips! I’m giving watermelons a try in my garden this summer.

[@Hau.H]

You are living my dream 😍❤️! Keep doing you thing 😊👍👍👍

[@ravik4345]

12:17 Sharing with the sheep.. really a kind gesture. Good on ya.

[@donsamarasinghe4899]

What a great channel you have. I really like how realistic and down to earth you are. Thank you!

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks so much :)

[@lyndastarwriter]

Thank you for the primer. I learned a lot, PLUS, I love watermelon. I learned of a new variety through your video. You do a great job of teaching.

[@argonaut5617]

I subscribed immediately because I am kiwi-grower too, not only kiwi. All that videos looks amazing, I want to watch it all asap! And man looks winsome. Niiice!

[@cozinhandocomakeide2695]

a word that defines your channel: amazing. when the notifications of your work arrive, I'm sure it will be worth watching. your content always shows much more than the images! you can see his dedication and love for what he does, always wanting to make his followers satisfied. thank you very much for the beautiful work. God bless you and your family 🙏 a big kiss from Brazil 🇧🇷👍

[@muhammadsameedqureshi7531]

Thankyou for rescuing battery hens, they really needed that help! Hoping to grow my own watermelons soon.

[@lyrieth8833]

Those were some interesting melons! I honestly didn't know there were different types of watermelons, I have only seen the standard watermelons in the states. I would love to grow the Moon and Stars they are just so pretty.

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Glad I could show you something new. There are some really amazing ones out there :)

[@PatC.]

Check the online seed shops.... they sell different varieties of watermelons. My favorite is Crimson Sweet because it doesn't have "too" many seeds. I feel Sugar Baby has too many seeds.

[@dougshumway7229]

I am now growing these types of melons because of this video! They are doing good.

[@Janna-vdP]

Great timing I just planted some sugar baby seeds, but intentional lol. I like them small 😁 My first time trying to grow watermelons!

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Awesome, still a good variety! Hope they go well :)

[@Ponimancp]

Thank you for sharing the tutorial on how to add watermelon from seeds to fruiting watermelon plants and their fruit results. Very detailed and thank you very much..

[@angeloco6443]

the end of the video was so funny, it brings those moments weve all had in the garden together

[@spoonnwithsunshinehomestead]

Best explanation of planting on a mound that I've seen

[@pebloo]

hello! could you please tell me what kind of a plant was the one shown at 5:10 ? thank you!

[@ravik4345]

Those gold watermelons look really tempting.

[@karinanalbandyan3009]

This is incredible! I live in Florida, and this summer I’ll try to grow my own watermelons

[@chihiro5156]

wow. That's amazing. I got so much knowledge about planting watermelon. Thank you Man. keep your great works.. 🤩🤩🍉🍉

[@shrekss]

Production quality 📈

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thank you! :)

[@KevinL242]

Love watching your videos. All the way from The Bahamas 🇧🇸.

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching!

[@awkwardtexasstranger5660]

I have been using a bucket with very small holes drilled in the bottom for spot-watering, I set them wherever I need them and fill with another bucket or the hose-nice slow delivery that's portable and cheap. Might be worth a try for you during dry spells. Going to have to find some of those gold watermelon seeds-never seen those and they look delicious!

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Interesting idea, thanks for sharing!

[@debrapavlich8231]

Excellent video. Thank you!!

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

When I was a kid, I grow some watermelon's from seed from the fruit we got from the store. Never got a good fruit though but the plants themselves were great!

[@megm.c4026]

Ive just stumbled across your vid's and am a happy camper! They are fantastic. You dont waffle on annoyingly and share good info clearly and succinctly. A breath of fresh aur from many. Love the bloopers at end of this one. Where in nz are you? And thanks for great vids..keep it up.

[@Megatron_20]

Quite a harvest u got there😍..i tried to grow them at my home but after getting of orange size they stopped growing ..but i will try again ..dont forget about the home tour video n the plants u grafted want to see them in next videos ..🤩🤩

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks, glad you're going to have another go. I've had a few years without great results too. All the best for next time :)

[@josephkeruilwe9484]

Deeply interested, indeed you are such a great teacher Sir....i have learned a lot about Horticulture from my Dadd who is now no more...he passed away last year' he really taught me a lot when it comes to Horticulture...trully what am learning from you Sir is very different...i remember on his words he used to say this to me that son what you are learning from me you as a youth you can use any techniq you want to improve this ,cause technology is growing every day...and this are the words that i will never forget in my life, May his soul rest in Peace..he was just a great farmer like you Sir

[@AdirondackRuby]

Thanks for the tips. Growing watermelon for the first time (at least the first time in adulthood, on my own) so I'm getting all the hints I can!

[@jmoney4000]

Such. A. Vibe.

[@Coolclimatetropicalfruits]

Nothing like a watermelon straight from the garden 👍

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Absolutely! 😁

[@marcogallazzi9049]

Loved the newspaper pot, I´ll give a try now, we are in seeding season in Chile now.

[@qualqui]

Great vídeo ya have here Kalem, I'll remember this when i plant some sugar babies!👍😋🍉

[@VHF808]

Positively feel good videos you have here, greetings from the Philippines 😊

[@Mr_Reset]

These videos are so enjoyable. Wish I had the climate to grow what you show us

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks, glad you liked it :)

[@freedomdude5420]

Are you in like Montana or Michigan. That might explain a lot.

[@beazleydang3913]

This video was so satisfying to watch! Keep up the great work Kalem.

[@funbrothers96]

Awesome to see the growing methods you show here on youtube big thank you and keep at it , your videos look amazing too well done and thanks for shareing

[@finalbossediting]

Looks awesome! And I've been trying to grow nutmeg, so would love to see a video on that one day - it's really tricky, but so versatile if you can make it work!

[@thecurlefarm]

Love the ending 😄 dam wasps

[@TheKiwiGrower]

😅😬

[@jacqui8392]

Favorite kiwi gardener ever 🌻

[@justlittleolme7977]

Another terrific video, thank you! I love how you show everything from start to finish. That’s how they should look - watermelons should have proper I don’t like the “seedless” ones that just have annoying, thin seeds! Great work!

[@gamesclips380]

Thanks brother, i was thinking of planting the "Janosik" watermelon, and your video helped me really much because now i know what to do

[@Lmmixs]

Your videos are more enjoyable than others KZbinrs

[@ranwedzirlukhwareni1061]

Nice. I actually planted my first melon early this year motivated by your first video. And my first bite of a watermelon. I'm 37🙈

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Awesome, happy to hear that :)

[@wh3747]

I once met this guy on a site like omegle and had a good talk with him, back then he was working at Auckland Zoo with the primates, a while later I saw him in the news papers for his work there. Such a good dude, so humble!

[@chontedillard5063]

I live in Southern California and I planted a yellow watermelon , I am now at the Flower Stage and I see the round watermelons . I am so Excited I can't wait for them to get big and juicy so far so good.

[@info7-mars970]

Your land looks crumbly and has very good plant nutrition. It's nice to grow plants that grow very well, of all kinds,

[@jimsonballeta2371]

Thanks for the awesome and relaxing video! ☺️☺️

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks Jimson, was hoping it would have that vibe

[@bublhed]

I’m attempting to grow the moon and stars type and tendersweet orange. They’ll be in large pots and some type of trellis. I really want to try that golden variety…they look amazing! Love the bloopers but sorry you got stung.

[@AM-uo1iq]

So good and positive and calm. That's my type of content.

[@fozzybear8878]

Really enjoyable video, and thanks for giving the chickens a better life. :)

[@degradierer8778]

wish i had a place where i can grow stuff nice plants good job

[@lundquistrealestate8113]

Hey mate! Would love to see some playlists of what plants to start germinating and planting for what months in New Zealand. I’m in Auckland and enjoy gardening but never get results like you! Looking forward to future videos

[@whydoineedanamegooglel1642]

Hi this may sound strange but im trying to get some gold in gold seeds in aus but can only find US/NZ seller...soooo jw if you would be willing to send some seeds lol im way keen and believe it would be a shame if i die without tasting this gd sexy as crunchy af looking watermelon

[@spockster202]

Aloha! Well done and very informative. We are on the Big Island of Hawaii, on the east/wetter side where the rainfall is pretty intense. Did well growing pumpkins but kept the mound under a grow tarp where I could control the water. Hand pollinated most of them. Want to try watermelons next. Haven’t had the yellow variety since I was a kid. Most the melons in our local markets are the smaller round kind; but we should be able to grow larger ones. Glad you mentioned goat manure. We have a couple that produce a steady supply. LOL. Thanks again for the inspiration. I’ll check out some of your other videos as well 😎👍

[@Agapy8888]

Here in the North east part of the USA we only have seedless melons. Those seeds in your watermelons are amazing.

[@jacobh.7076]

watching this really makes me think there isn't enough time in a day. I have a lot of hobbies that take up a lot of my time and growing fruites is not one of them; but I really wouldn't mind getting into this.

[@daleparks6781]

Great information good tips hope I too have a good grow season this year ! A method I came up with for strawberry Get a kiddie pool 36"-48" inch make some 1/4" drain holes fill with some good drainage soil and make a mound then plant 3 -4 plants soon you will have tons of runners that root themselves when ready remove and place mature plants as desired in sun location 🌞✌️

[@cairozulu6700]

I am really encouraged by your video I will try to plant my own watermelons. Tell me though what is the right time to grow them in pots before transplanting seedlings? Thanks for the video.

[@mariodiaz8078]

I love watermelons and I drool while watching this video.

[@jamestropicals8262]

I Love the gold in gold melon, it looks amazing!

[@TheKiwiGrower]

So good man! :)

[@sandraraituma]

I hope I get some watermelons this year! Its pretty cold here in Latvia, I guess I will plant one in my greenhouse. Very good to know about the male-female plants. Last year I think I saw a bunch of female flowers, not male. So now I know how to properly pollinate them myself now.

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Hope it goes well for you too. Often the males ones are first to appear, but yea keep and eye out for the female ones that often appear further down the vines

[@DJtheChemist]

Love your videos! Thanks for another great one!

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@jelena8357]

You are pure gold, respect!

[@Vincent-li8rx]

Thank you for such amazing content, keep growing!