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Winnipeg, Manitoba

Is the germination process for giant watermelons really different from giant pumpkins? What pot size do growers tend to use?

11/10/2018 11:49:02 AM

sevierville, Tn

Biggest difference is the tempreture, they like it hotter at 90-95

11/10/2018 7:56:10 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

I start in 3 inch peat pots or plastic cups.
When the cots appear I transplant up to a 3 gallon container.
I wait until the main starts to lay down,(usually about a foot long) and then plant out in the garden.
Some plant out sooner.

11/11/2018 9:51:13 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

My problem has always been the watermelon seedlings getting long and spindly. Even when I grow them with the exact same lighting and temperature as AG's, field pumpkins and long gourds that grow just fine. I have heard that you need to get them to cooler temps once they sprout. Will that help?

11/11/2018 1:37:07 PM

sevierville, Tn

yes temps of 75-80 are good, or outside in the sun, also if you use flourecent lights, put the light like 1 inch from the plant.

11/11/2018 4:03:26 PM

NE Arkansas

The watermelon seedlings need a stronger light than pumpkins or like Chris said with t5's put them very close. You should remove bottom heat once they germ too.

11/13/2018 9:48:51 AM