Watermelon

To sow watermelons under cover, we recommend sowing them in individual peat pots or cups in April. Fill the pots with light potting soil and place one seed per pot 2 cm deep. Water lightly to keep the potting soil moist.

Place the pots in a warm, bright place, such as a greenhouse or conservatory. Be sure to maintain a temperature of at least 25°C to encourage germination. Once the plants are well developed, transplant them to the garden when there is no risk of frost.

Be careful not to overwater the plants to prevent root rot. Watermelons need soil rich in organic matter, so add compost or well-decomposed manure when transplanting. Mulch the soil to retain moisture and prevent weeds.

To sow watermelons outdoors, it's best to wait until the soil warms up well, around May-June. Before sowing, make sure the soil is well-drained and rich in organic matter, such as compost. Dig holes about 2 cm deep and space the watermelon seeds about 1 metre apart to allow the plant to develop properly.

Be sure to water regularly but sparingly so as not to drown the seeds. Watermelons need plenty of sun to grow well so choose a sunny spot to plant them. It's also advisable to mulch around the plants to conserve moisture and prevent weeds from growing.

Beware of slugs and snails, which can damage young watermelon plants. You can keep them away by placing crushed eggshells around the plants or using natural pest control methods.

To grow watermelons, we recommend planting them in the ground in a sunny spot. Make sure you choose a spot with well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Watermelons require a lot of water, so make sure you water them regularly, especially during hot summer periods.

Watermelon seeds can be sown directly in the ground after the last frosts in spring. Be sure to plant the seeds about 2-5 cm deep and space the plants about 1.5 to 2 metres apart. If you prefer to transplant watermelon plants, wait until the plants have at least two or three true leaves before planting them out. Remember to mulch around the plants to keep the soil moist and limit weeds.

By following these simple tips, you'll be able to enjoy delicious fresh watermelons straight from your garden, without the need for chemical fertilisers. Happy growing!

To obtain beautiful watermelons in your garden, it is essential to master the pruning of the plant. Formative pruning is important to encourage the development of the watermelon from the start of its growth. Remove the side shoots to encourage the formation of a single vigorous plant.

Then, maintenance pruning consists of removing diseased or damaged leaves to prevent the spread of disease. Don't hesitate to aerate the watermelon plant by removing some of the low leaves to encourage air circulation.

For fruiting pruning, it is advisable to limit the number of fruits per plant to obtain watermelons of optimum size. You can remove the small fruits to allow the larger ones to develop fully.

For fruiting, it is advisable to limit the number of fruits per plant to obtain watermelons of optimum size.

Finally, it's good to know that watermelons produce fruit on the new shoots of the year. Rejuvenation pruning can be carried out every year by cutting off about a third of the previous year's shoots to encourage new fruit to appear.

Watermelons are a delicious fruit to grow in your garden, even without the use of fertiliser. Watermelons are usually harvested in late summer, when the fruit sounds hollow when you gently tap it. To harvest a watermelon, simply cut the fruit off the plant, leaving a small piece of stem attached. Be careful not to damage the outer skin during harvesting. Once harvested, watermelons will keep for up to a week at room temperature.