Grow The Most INCREDIBLE WATERMELON PLANTS: 5 Expert Tips!

[@_Mordion_]

You are by far the most knowledgeable gardening gnome on the internet. Very informative video.

[@michaellovetere8033]

pruning:....When I started growing watermelons I started with the crimson sweet..These were like 25 -30 lb melons..first time I had vines growing all over the place and in my neighbors yard. They climbed everywhere....The next year I started pruning them and had bigger melons..These are a great variety, but too big for the average fridge.This year I'm growing the sugar babies to cut down refer space...Good luck to everyone that loves watermelons.

[@sharonurso1071]

how did you prune them please

[@arbiterlane1661]

growing up in rural SC where the dirt was fertile me and my dad would plant watermelon+cantelope in the ground every year and had good results without ever fertilizing them. then when I moved out of state and bought a house in a less fertile suburban area, I tried the same and got absolutely wrecked. 6 plants and maybe got 2 small watermelons. I had always just assumed that you could just stick anything in the tilled ground and it would come up fine. Makes you realize why people fought all those wars over fertile land.

[@johndoh5182]

Often times in these urban areas that get built, they occupy land that was once very fertile farmland or forest. When the houses are built the top soil is removed, some may actually make it back onto the lot, but often other dirt is brought in for the area the home goes on and it's not very good soil. It's good for building on, but not for planting. It can take years of bringing in material to enrich that soil enough to have a nice garden. We have a decent clay soil, and after bringing in a lot of bagged top soil which the base was a more sandy soil mixed with wood which ALWAYS happens with those bagged soils, I now have soil that's a good balance and I just have to bring in the organic materials to make it more loamy. And this is for raised beds which are very large.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Here on the coast, we live on sandy loam where the only things that grow well are pine trees, weeds and fire anthills. But hey, the drainage is great, at least. If you're willing to truck in enough compost and mulch and fertilize things adequately, you can have great results. The dirt here is pale and sad looking until you work with it.

[@tripplefives1402]

Just do the hay bale thing.

[@andreahorsch286]

Same! Grew up in Central oh with glacial soil deposits. Moved to southeast Ohio where logging industries wrecked the soil and its all clay. Have been throwing organic matter on my garden for about 15 years now

[@tripplefives1402]

@@andreahorsch286 Logging didn't turn the soil clay, its been clay. There are different soil types. If you live in Florida there is zero clay and 100% sand for example. If you live in western Georgia the soil is deep blood red clay that turns purple when it rains, but in eastern Georgia its all sand.

[@AlexanderOsuna]

I love how you tie in the ecology of the plants in how they should be planted I wish more people thought like that

[@mauric.7591]

Thank you so much for this video! its perfectly timed, and this helped me realize that I've been under fertilizing my melons!!! may you have a blessed harvest and have many melons!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm glad I can help!

[@carolann4035]

So glad I found your channel. Your tips are perfect for me I live in Wilmington, I am now 74 and growing postage stamp gardens and container gardening. Thank you !

[@Liv-bf3wk]

Last year I let my grass grow high. When I mowed it I found a few well established volunteer watermelons near my burn pile. I did nothing to them and they grew me 3 large delicious watermelons. It was an insult on my previous attempts at growing watermelons which had been complete failures.

[@alexasphotosgeneral3584]

I get it. I micromanaged my plants to ensure they got the best chances to mature, they nearly all failed. Yet, my dad’s plants are thriving from minimal care…I’m jealous 😅

[@BritInvLvr]

I totally relate.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The interesting thing about volunteers plants is, often, the ones that survive are the strongest plants, so they often have an advantage over varieties you buy from seed shops. However, I wouldn't recommend that growing method for the seeds you plant. The chances of that vine getting disease or pest damage is much higher than well-cared-for vines clear of grass and weeds. The strongest pepper plant I ever grew was one I didn't plant - it was a volunteer Tabasco plant that came up on its own: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHm7XmeQgMd-ecksi=XsY71obtqB9oFk_I

[@y0g_s0th0th]

My dad swore off watermelon this year, but yesterday he found a volunteer. He is going to give it another try. It's his rule. If you set it free, and it comes back by choice, you give it extra special care.

[@libertyandcheesesteaks8928]

😢 0:22 😮😅d😅

[@martinaparrrish5397]

Thanks,Anthony your video came out just in time.Iam trying watermelon for the second time.My first time was a miserable failure.

[@shanageddins1694]

Wow! I have only recently found your channel and I am learning so much!! I am just getting ready to start a garden and have so much to learn still❤

[@lynnlovessoil]

Had great success with sweet mountain yellow watermelon last year. This year I expanded the growing area and planted 3 watermelon varieties: sweet mountain yellow, black diamond , and orange Krush. Plus, 3 smaller melons: tam dew, model melon and Hales best cantaloupe. Thanks for the 5 growing tips. Wishing you large juicy sweet melons this year.

[@HollenbergR]

I'm in Idaho same zone and I just ordered these seeds. Thanks for the recommendation! I had no trouble growing watermelon in the ground in Illinois without any ammendment 2 years ago, but my husband had struggled to grow them at this property in the past. I have another new bed I hadn't decided where to set up yet, as the next logical place was partly shaded, but this video helped me realize it might be perfect for my melons!

[@Bouje-Prepper]

Thanks for the tips I'm in a watermelon growing challenge so I will be using your tips. I do have to figure out how to give some shade for the days we hit 90's here in SC. Thanks again! Happy Gardening! 💚🌱

[@proudboxermom3104]

I would use shade cloth cuz I live in Arkansas, and the temps are (90+ and 96 one day this week) almost intolerable cuz we also have high humidity, so it feels like you can't breathe (the air is so thick)!! Good luck and happy gardening!!

[@Bouje-Prepper]

@@proudboxermom3104 Thank you! 💚🌱

[@lindag9975]

Thanks. I love Sugar Baby personal watermelons. They seem to work well in our short Phoenix area growing seasons. It often gets too hot during July and August so they fry. You always have to figure out the right amount of shade cloth. And the seeds won't germinate too early in the season. I love your idea of planting them under the shade of trees.

[@He4vyD]

Thanks for the tips! I hope my wife will grow some nice watermelons now.

[@melindaroth5796]

Thank you Brother Anthony for reminding us and teaching us all 😊❤

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@comically_big_rock]

If you don’t want to watch the entire video, here is the summary: First tip, start from small watermelon and move up from there. Second tip, put your watermelon bed inside the shade. Let the weeds slowly creep out of the shade, but keep the roots themselves inside the shade. Tip #3: Fertilize you watermelon, and feed them a lot. There are two parts. His first part involves using All Purpose Fertilizer, Bone-Meal, and Lobster/Crab mix (third one is not required but recommended). The second part is water fertilizing, which involves first using Alaskan Fish Water, then Jack’s All Purpose 20-20-20 Water. Fertilize these plants twice a month. Then each plant needs around 2 sq ft of space per each watermelon. Use two tablespoons of fertilizer per each plant and apply twice a month. If you use the Jacks Water, use 1 tbsp per gallon. Tip #4: Grow your plants on top of a weed barrier. This keeps bugs away to at will kill your watermelon. Tip #5: Mulch your watermelon only after your watermelon is settled into its planting bed. Use any NATURAL mulch, it is best for your plant. Some counties offer free mulch. Please like this comment🙏🙏🙏

[@PlantObsessed]

Good solid education. Thank you.🎉🎉

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@Ja56780]

Awesome video, greetings from south Florida.

[@GODPROPERTY125]

Thank You the weed barrier suggested is great I already put it down & the watermelon is growing great only thing I have to put a cover over the main area the sun is burning it I do use bone meal-2wk, fish emulsions- 1wk blood meal -2wk I do plan on put watermelon holders cause the weed barrier is Hot!!😋

[@jimhoward1655]

Those wire panels might benefit the vines not blowing around on the slick black ground cover. A friend planted his melons on the weed mat and high winds would easily blow them in a bunch so i would leave one or two if you ever find a place to use the wire panels. Thanks for your videos really appreciate your knowledge.Crimson Sweet variety here in Missouri.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Once they get melons on them, they don't move anymore. They're like bowling ball sized paperweights.

[@jimhoward1655]

@@TheMillennialGardener thats for sure but there is a time with no melons and lotsa vines to blow around. I had thought you placed the wire panels just for that reason and suggested he lay something down for them to tendril to alleviate the blowing in a bunch problem.

[@garfielda34]

Great tips, and I love seeing Dale!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! Dale says hello

[@joycee5493]

Thank you. I guess I’ll be fertilizing my watermelons more😁

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@tripplefives1402]

In rural areas there are so many places to buy fertilizer by the bag that you don't need to pay high walmart prices on a tiny bag. They sell it in any NPK you ask for and mix it on the spot. Though you need to buy at least 50 pounds at a time. Their typical ag customers buy like 40,000 pounds at a time though.

[@karenburrell5188]

Thank you for sharing your experiences it is so very helpful.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@adrianf1969]

Thanks for the tips, I’ll be trying them this year.

[@jhorsch94]

I’ve been using fish emulsion for a few years now, and for some reason, I’ve been using 1 tablespoon per gallon of water, or 2 tablespoons for my 2-gallon watering can. I was wondering why you were using 2-3 tablespoons per gallon, so I decided to look at the label on the bottle. Sure enough, it says 2 tablespoons per gallon. I haven’t had any problems with under-fertilizing, so it never occurred to me that I wasn’t using the recommended amount of fish emulsion.

[@cooldud11122]

I set up my tomato garden bed using those cage trellis panels you have. I made an A shape out of them using 1 panel on each side and wire tying them in the middle.

[@ltgemini1599]

Ive marked my 📅 to fertilize!! Just planted 3 vines today in community garden in Ohio. I planted them in a mound. Not sure why. Less drowning of roots? It poured rain this evening so maybe it was a good idea. I started them in the house a couple months ago and managed to keep a few alive. No idea what variety as I had a wash out from a storm and everything was all over and not sure which recovered. So, hopefully I'll find out and they're delicious!

[@CrestoneColorado-yj4we]

Great vid! I just soaked some sugar baby seeds and planted in big pots in my greenhouse. Gonna give it a go here in the high Rockies! My GH really warms up and Im thinking it will heat the pots n soil and make this elusive fruit happen this year!

[@nicoledreamcr4666]

Growing Grafted watermelons this year first time ever. They should be way more resistant to illnesses and with bigger yields. Wish me luck

[@stephenremo9200]

Anyone in a colder area try black tail mountain watermelons. They don't mind cool night time temperatures and will still ripen at 50 degrees. And they are very vigorous. Haven't had any problems since i started growing them. Zone 7 They don't always like to be transplanted if the roots are really overgrown. So use a bigger container for them or plant out before roots get too big

[@LRMarsh-le9zj]

I planted 4 bedding watermelon plants this year. Variety is Crimson Sweet. They have grown far beyond my expectations. I have some long vines that probably need pruning, with about 10 melons growing. The largest probably weighs a pound and is about 6" long. However, I've noticed a few are misshapen. On a few few, one side is short than the other. We have gotten a lot of rain here in South Mississippi. They are planted in full sun. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[@SilverSaabArc]

In Michigan, I just couldn't grow a Melon to save my life until Bi tried small varieties like Minnesota Midget, Kajari, and Horned Melon. Complete game changers!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

These tips will help you even more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ_WhZJ8lr2bY5osi=YNAIcQtVTXfI6Xxk

[@grownfolksperspective2988]

Hi, new gardener here. You used 5-3-3 fertilizer. I have 12-5-7 fertilizer. Can I just use half as much? And thank you so much for the wealth of information. You have no idea how much you've helped me. I'm in the piedmont of NC, so I experience a lot of the same things you do.

[@spoonnwithsunshinehomestead]

Great video 👍🏽

[@Christyvelez]

For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ❤

[@earthisflat]

This video came out just in time, i live in Phoenix and ive been working on half an acre of open desert to start a micro farm i had just planted my watermelon plant in my raised bed under full unobstructed sunlight however i did add a nice layer of mini flake to the bed but now after watching this video im thinking i probably need a shade cloth too 😅

[@Danyelljackson5489]

Thank you so much! Very informative and helpful ❤

[@deecooper1567]

Thank you 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome!

[@Mstymntntop]

Have you tried a fertilizer doser ? I have one that injects at a 4% rate and is based on flow alone. Hooked it up to my hose and can deep water or lightly spray the plant depending on the nozzle. The fertilizer injectors I have used in the past ,EZ Flo, suck if you use organic fertilizers as the fertilizer just sinks and never empty the tank of the fertilize unless you have a way to keep the fertilizer suspended, which defeats their purpose.

[@Steadylife2]

I plant mine under my grape arbor, works fine for me

[@BrandonHvlogs]

The thing with landscape fabric it doesn’t last long uncovered here in Texas. The sun will dry rot the fabric in a month or 2. I put compost mulch over mine it helps create a good environment for earth worms and help my soil.

[@tinad6812]

Perfect timing. I just built an A frame trellis and I was wondering what could go on the backside that may get some shade from the front. I am trying to fit in lots of plants in a small backyard. I’m growing sugar baby and a Minnesota midget cantaloupe, plus other squash and zucchini. All in grow bags.

[@tripplefives1402]

On commercial watermelon farms they grow the plants as seedlings planted into a large plastic sheet using a machine that automatically cuts holes and plants the seedlings through the plastic. They use a machine that unrolls the plastic over a raised row bed and has two discs on the sides to secure the plastic edges in the soil. The planting machine looks like a big roller that has little shoves that the seedling is inserted into that when it runs over the plastic pierces through and the shovels open up and the seedling falls out. So spacing and depth and the zig zag pattern is done by just the placement of the spades on the roller. But even commercial farms know that plastic barrier is better than letting the vines sprawl in the grass

[@jasaraponton6168]

What’s growing on!! Lol love your channel. Thank you for all the helpful tips and tricks. I am in Philadelphia. The weather here just started consistently warming up and I wanted to start growing watermelons in a container. I have some mushroom organic fertilizer and liquid kelp plant food would that be sufficient for the watermelons? Again love love love your channel! Thank you so much.☀️🙌🏼💜💜

[@teresadelgado1372]

Very interesting. As always I enjoyed your videos and learned from them. Have you tried other type of melon in your garden, like honeydew or cantaloupe? Do they require special care as the watermelon?

[@denarioty]

I planted some young watermelon plants and something ate the plants. Do you know what it could be and what can I do to prevent it? I have to replant them again.

[@maddog5814]

How did my great grandmother manage to grow watermelon in sandy soil without all that commercial fertilizer is crazy

[@thecrazypotts]

Strong genetics aka heirlooms don’t require all of this + she probably peed and or pooped nearby

[@DanlowMusic]

I use More Bloom with my Fish Fertilizer for a water saluable.

[@ruthmonroe-dz8oy]

Can't you use straw to keep the moisture in instead of mulch

[@akmetalhead95]

Awesome video! I've never managed to successfully grow watermelon here in Alaska, with our cooler climate and short season. 😭 I'm hoping maybe this year I'll pull it off, if I try a very early, small variety.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That would definitely be a challenge. I think you'd need a greenhouse to have a fighting chance. If you don't, maybe grow them on black weed barrier to maximize warmth (or build a hoop house and place agricultural fabric on top to lock in warmth) and grow a small variety like Mini Love. You may be able to grow that variety.

[@lorenstribling6096]

Dale is a good boy! He deserves a cookie for dessert.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

He is the best 🐶

[@aliceboyblue]

I freaking love your channel!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Ive gotten compost from my local county dump. Would you recommend using compost from the dump good for gardening? You mentioned the mulch. Both are free for residents

[@JudyJR-il2ww]

How about shredded paper for mulching? Is it safe to use?

[@atabex1977]

All my plants in SE zone 8b were attacked and annihilated by aphids, then we let our yard grow for a few weeks and now we have a huge plant with at least 4 watermelons that grew on its own around our porch, and Im just hoping to get one to ripe before frost😂😂

[@SUN7SHINE25]

So you put the jacks in the jacks on top and espoma in holes.....just to be sure?

[@rvm4574]

Sorry if someone else has adked n been answered. As far as weed barrier and pests for watermelons. Would you say that would also go for other plants like cucumbers and different squash varieties? Thank you for your videos.

[@missdevemissdeve8266]

What is the best month to start my watermelons from to I am new to growing watermelons.

[@teresabrockett7525]

I always enjoy your tutorials, but it sure is hard gardening in Maine when I compare! 🤔

[@donnavorce8856]

🍉🍉🍉Raise high the watermelon!🍉🍉🍉

[@percisionshot4331]

I planted my watermelons via seeds putting 4-5 seeds per hill. I didn’t expect 100% germination but I did. My question is should I thin them to out some. Thanks.

[@BritInvLvr]

I had a volunteer watermelon pop up in my yard. Turned out it was a Texas stripe. They were huge and delicious. I can’t seem to have much success with sugar babies.

[@Akon-D]

How do you feel about hydroponic liquid fertilizer 22-9-30? I use that plus my cal-mag. In jersey this year my issue is fungus, yellowing then browning, driving me nuts, any tips?

[@paulastafford1642]

My sugar melon got blossom rot disease. I cut those melons off the vine and cut the vines off as well. I have another container doing well so far. How do I prevent that from happening again. I bought some calcium and other products to help.

[@esmysyield2023]

Shultz has a version of 20 20 20. And it has micro nutrients in it.

[@lindagilmore8352]

I cut my dogs food into small peace's and use a kitchen shears to do this as she is a small dog but inhales her food and doesn't taste it at all if I don't do this. She also doesn't digest the large pies and gets Constipated! Try using the kitchen shears , works great!

[@DougMaughan]

I was searching for Jack's 20-20-20 on the internet and found Gardenera 20-20-20 fertilizer. Is this the same as the dreaded M.....grow fertilizer?

[@Detour4it]

Great job 👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@stiephel]

what do you think about grafting watermelons onto a more robust rootstock?

[@kelleybrogden693]

I don't see the link for Peter Original Water Soluble Fertilizer

[@debraemke3828]

In the video you put up the shade cloth over the conduit what is the span you have the T-post spaced?

[@sumbl1ss]

just watched last years watermelon video, you happened to plant the extra plant here, by the fig tree.and let it vine out. i wonder if its really the heat on the vines, and just not you trimming them? you never mentioned you do that. others can grow successful in containers where you couldnt.. so idk about the advice youre giving. many also grow UP and not out across the yard. you have expert and new advice since last year. lol you didnt even have the metal tub last year to try

[@Bearfoot-e3e]

I've got chickens and cows and my uncle's got pigs and horses, fertilizer isn't an issue.

[@BADBRYZ]

what kind of dog is Dale? He’s awesome!

[@philliphall5198]

I grow black diamond and the extra goes to chicken goats and LGDs

[@sandrajohnston9745]

I would LOVE to try growing my own watermelons and cantaloupes. But I have a short growing season (8b in the PNW) and I have a small garden space. My question is, can you trellis these vines if you support the fruits while they are developing?

[@LivinDeadGirl420]

Yessss I live in the Roseburg area and I can grow melons. They make cute melon holders for trellises I've seen on Amazon or you can use pretty much anything that will breath to hold them up

[@DebRoo11]

With smaller sized melons and if you support the fruits yes you can. For some.rrason when you grow vertically the vines tend to grow thicker to support the weight. However... The plants grow huge BUT you can prune them. Only leave 1 melon per sucker shoot. Cut the vine a couple inches past the forming melon. When the vine gets too tall , cut the main shoot and it will stop growing longer. It's also best to prune because the plant focuses it's energy on the melons instead of growing more leaves and vine growth.

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Do you have a recommendation for an organic liquid fertilizer? Would something like the Neptunes harvest tomato and veg one work?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I use primarily Alaska fish fertilizer. I also have some of Dr. Earth's Pump n Grow, and it's fine because I got it on clearance. Many of the organic liquid fertilizers are very expensive, so I avoid them and prefer to use Jack's 20-20-20 since it is far more cost effective. But, if you don't mind spending the money or you get a good deal, any balanced organic liquid fertilizer will be fine. I don't think it matters what brand. It's the ingredients, NPK and price that matters.

[@pamelacooley6457]

I have yet to grow amazing watermelon…trying again this year🙄😭😆

[@fadibahoura7012]

Begins with an M and ends with iracle grow🤣☠️💀

[@thx3188]

have you had any issues with rabbits or animals? I notice that you're specifying insect pests only as what the fabric protects against and I have two small, meandering cottontails in my yard

[@TheRedhawke]

What kind of weed barrier do you recommend in your garden

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The one I recommend is linked in the video description.

[@SUSANSCHMIDT-tv8jf]

I went to your Amazon site. Do you use woven or non-woven weed barrier? Thank you!

[@Enjoylife-2000]

On watermelon plants which product would be best after fruit set…. Jacks all purpose or Blossom Booster. My watermelon are currently the size of cantaloupe and don’t seem to be growing anymore. I was using all organic up until now. Or do you use the Jacks 20-20-20 through the entirety of the grow

[@Enjoylife-2000]

I got the blossom booster

[@sylvia10101]

Great video, as usual! Thank you MG! 😊👍👍

[@elle1014elle]

My watermelon (I’ve been growing for a 4-5 weeks) plant looks beautiful it has only male flowers. Can you tell me if females will come out soon or is it doomed not to make watermelons 🍉?

[@SimplyBlessedDesignz]

I can never see the description on your videos, just the store? What am I doing wrong?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You have to click SEE MORE or …MORE on your phone under the title.

[@michaelmosley254]

That was a great video but that fig tree got my attention it's huge what kind is it

[@Thenewfishontheblock]

Can you explain why you should use organic instead of chemical for granular fertilizers?

[@kingdolo23]

Why would u want to use synthetic chemicals

[@TheMillennialGardener]

All fertilizers are chemicals whether organic or synthesized. Organic fertilizers feed the soil. Synthesized fertilizers just target the plant. Every gardener should ultimately be focusing on building healthy soil, so organic fertilizers should be foundational to keep your soil healthy. For many plants that are not heavy feeders like carrots, beets, many legumes, leafy greens, radishes, etc., organic fertilizers are really all that you need. For very heavy feeders like watermelons, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, onions, corn and the like that have very high nutrient demands and are often planted in high density, supplementing twice a month with a synthesized fertilizer to target those plants often produces better results. Synthesized fertilizers should be looked at like a protein shake after a workout - they will help high demanding "athletic plants" build muscle, but it's no substitute for a healthy diet. They're like a supplement for high performers.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@kingdolo23 they are not synthetic chemicals. They are synthesized chemicals instead of organic chemicals, which are what organic fertilizers are. They are all chemicals. Your plants do not care which you give them, but only one feeds the soil. The organic fertilizers featured in this video feed the soil, not the plants. Synthesized fertilizers feed your plants, not the soil. In order for organic fertilizers to work, you have to wait for your soil to break them down, which takes weeks. The reason why you would use a synthesized fertilizer is because your plant is deficient in nutrients and needs food now and you don't have time to wait weeks for organic fertilizers to work.

[@arbiterlane1661]

@@kingdolo23 cause they're less expensive, more effective, and we're all already swimming with microplastics anyway so there's no point in pretending like it matters from a health perspective. but yes I do use almost exclusively organic mostly because it isn't as harsh on the plants.

[@kingdolo23]

@TheMillennialGardener dude I understand all that surface level info, and bio available also comes in the form of carbon based organic acids which is the best as far as instant uptake goes vs the synthetic nitrate based fertilizers its a difference bro. ferments, knf, jadam all are better options if ur growing organic and are in need of a immediate boost in something thats lacking. Ur growing synganic throwing in Jack's point blank

[@foragingandurbanfarmingatt4745]

I'm using your shade trick for cantaloupe. HOPING IT WORKS! They're on the verge of a sunny spot. We get wood chips from the county, we spread them in the chicken and goat paddocks, and combine them. Eventually, they get put on the garden!

[@ronjackson449]

The squash bugs devoured my last run of pumpkins and watermelon

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Try growing them across weed barrier. It has helped me so much.

[@FreshPrince7789]

Rookie gardener here with my first garden this year with a quick question... I think I have an idea off the top of my head, but why would you not recommend miracle grow?

[@hillbillyhomestead1966]

That product has gotten worse over the years

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you watch the portion of the video on fertilizing, I specifically address this question. I know it's a bit of a longer video and not everyone has time to watch the entire thing at once, but I specifically go into this during Tip #3. I prefer Jack's 20-20-20 because I think it is a superior product, but MG Tomato is similar.

[@FreshPrince7789]

​@@hillbillyhomestead1966 gotcha thanks for replying! I bought water soluble fertilizer about a week ago from my local walmart and I think it's from miracle grow that's why I was asking

[@FreshPrince7789]

@@TheMillennialGardener I watched but must not have caught that part but thanks for replying! 👍🏼

[@sodsqad8089]

September will tell the results. I wish you luck.

[@420.........]

I've grown 20+ varieties, the orange inside varieties are the best in my opinion.

[@hopemorrison2367]

I keep hearing that you have to have a seeded watermelon plant to pollinate a seedless watermelon how true is that

[@joshadair4744]

100% true

[@joshadair4744]

Some seed company’s include a pollinator with the seedless watermelon seeds to plant every 3 plants or so to use as a pollinator , places like Johnny’s and hoss tools do that

[@southernyankeeprepper]

Love this channel! But... Would miracle grow work...?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You can substitute Miracle Grow Tomato for the Jack's 20-20-20 component. It is similar in that regard. Miracle Grow is not a substitute for the organic fertilizers, though. The organic fertilizers build the soil and create a healthy growing environment. Miracle Grow should never be the only fertilizer you use and should only be given in small quantities to "boost heavy feeders" like watermelons, in my opinion.

[@Blutnase]

I'm here because of Tucker

[@Mstymntntop]

Great way to justify the use of non-organic! Still trying to keep the blue stuff away from my plants.

[@ronbong420]

What happened with miracle grow? You've recommended it before but it was different for this video

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm not sure what you mean. I have an in-depth segment dedicating to fertilizing. I've been fertilizing most of my plants the exact same way for 5+ years now, so I'm not doing anything differently than I ever have.

[@ronbong420]

@@TheMillennialGardener what i meant was, in other videos, you have recommended miracle grow but in this video, you didn't want too, I was just curious as to why? Maybe the videos I'm referring to are waaaay older videos 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@derekjasinski8508]

I suck at growing any Mellons

[@valoriegriego5212]

😆

[@_space.pony_]

He’s gatekeeping the large watermelons

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Unfortunately, big watermelons need longer summers and more room to grow.