How Often Should I Water My Watermelons?

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Asked By SunnyGardener82 On

I'm growing watermelons in a mix of 50% sand and 50% compost during these hot days of 80-90 degrees. Once my plants are established, how frequently should I be watering them?

3 Answers

Answered By HarvestHero24 On

If you haven’t tried them, give Ollas a shot! They're a fantastic tool for watering melons. Just make sure to stop watering them as you approach harvest time to really sweeten up the fruit.

Answered By SoilSage15 On

To measure an inch of water, you can rely on rainfall as a guide. If it rains an inch in a week, your plants are likely good! You can check soil moisture by sticking your finger in it. Just for reference, 1 inch of water is about a gallon for a square of 15x15 inches. For watering, I use a fan nozzle averaging 5 gallons a minute, so I usually take about 5-10 seconds to water each square at least 3-4 times a week.

Answered By FreshVeggieFan99 On

Watering isn't one-size-fits-all; it really depends on your conditions! Your location, soil type, sun exposure, and even wind can all affect how often you should water. Just remember to ease up on the watering a few weeks before harvest so your melons don’t end up tasting watery and bland.

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