How to grow watermelon seeds in pots? Detailed planting method shared

Watermelon is sweet, juicy, and comes in many varieties. It can cool you down and relieve summer heat, clear heat and promote urination, and is one of people's favorite fruits in summer. And besides the flesh being edible, the watermelon seeds inside can also be grown in pots. For eating, below we introduce how to grow it in pots.

How to grow watermelon seeds in pots?

1. Preparation work

Watermelon has a well-developed root system. To satisfy root growth, it needs enough nutrients, and the basic source of nutrients is the growing medium, which means a large enough container is needed. Generally about 30cm in diameter and about 50cm tall; in addition, for drainage, the bottom of the container needs small holes to let water flow out; the growing medium needs to be loose, breathable, and nutrient-rich. Generally choose soil free of bacterial contamination mixed with peat soil and organic fertilizer.

2. Seed treatment

Watermelon seed coats are hard, making sprouting difficult. Before sowing, first soak the seeds in 50 degree warm water, stirring constantly until the water temperature drops to 20 degrees to 30 degrees, then soak for another 12 to 24 hours, then wrap the seeds well in a wet cloth and place them at 20 degrees to 30 degrees to germinate. Wash them once a day with 20 degree to 30 degree warm water. After 5 to 6 days, when the young roots slightly emerge, they can be sown.

3. Sowing

Sow the treated seeds into the potting soil, loosen it appropriately, then water with an appropriate amount of water. Keep the temperature at about 22 degrees.