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Defiance,OH

i had 3 seeds germinate almost 48 hr ago, i put them in soil, my question is what are good temps and amount of water is needed to get them to break out of the soil. seem like it would of happened by now. all 3 seed had good root tip and u could make out both cot leaves in the shell of seed. they are under light and holding about 82 degrees rightnow. im really unsure of the proper amount of water as well, im trying to just keep the soil some what damp. any advice will be appreciated, thank u

5/5/2012 5:13:31 PM

formerly RGG

I would raise the temp up about another 10 degrees. Water moderately if you are providing good drainage.

5/5/2012 5:55:36 PM

formerly RGG

Are you a member of our GWG club Josh ?

5/5/2012 9:03:50 PM

Muddy Waters

If soil is moist,dont water till it looks dry.To wet not good

5/5/2012 9:19:39 PM

Piqua, Ohio

the newsletter from the GWG is very informative, it was worth $20 to me just to read it! giantwatermelongrowers.com

5/5/2012 9:34:59 PM

formerly RGG

The cooler your soil temperature the less moisture your seedlings will need. Cool and wet often equals death to young seedlings. It is called damping off.But watermelon plants can actually be grown in a water based nutrient solution with no soil. We know this as hydroponics.The solution is in continual motion in order to provide the roots the oxygen they need. Water will damage or kill plant roots when it surrounds roots and keeps them from breathing.

5/5/2012 10:34:28 PM

Defiance,OH

i am not a member of the GWG yet, i will check out the website today when i get home from work and join, thanks for the help again, im hoping that i dont kill off the plants before i get them outside

5/6/2012 6:07:12 AM

Muddy Waters

If you think there to wet put a fan on them.on low.Dont blow there socks off.this will toughen them up.Use the fan either way its good your replacing the wind there not getting inside.

5/6/2012 6:31:21 AM