Evidence suggests watermelon from the Kalahari Desert in Africa thousands of years ago. Discovered in Egyptian hieroglyphics show the reality of watermelon are grown and harvested in Egypt 5,000 years ago. Slowly, watermelon headed for the Mediterranean countries through maritime trade. Watermelon is grown in China during the 10th century and now, China is number one in the production of watermelon. In the 13th century, watermelon cultivation has spread across Europe. 'Watermelon' term was first mentioned in English in the 17th century. African slaves brought watermelon to the United States. Currently, the U.S. ranks fourth in production of watermelons.
Watermelon is a staple in every home during the summer months. If you have a small backyard plot, which can grow in nice and fresh watermelon.
Some tips to grow watermelon
A watermelon plant grows best in warm, humid climates. Watermelon plants need sunlight is good and should be well watered. You can also sow seeds or buy seedlings from the nursery. Some popular varieties include Charleston Gray watermelon, Triple Crown, crimson sweet baby, sugar and Black Diamond. Here are some tips to grow watermelons in your backyard.
If you grow watermelons, select the area in the sunshine and good wind protection. However, make sure there is adequate air circulation in the space you choose.
The next important step is to make fertile the soil by adding organic fertilizer and the process too. Clay, sand retain moisture but well drained fertile soil is best for the cultivation of watermelon. Prepare the soil by adding manure, compost and leaves and mix well to cultivate the land. Water stains regularly to keep it moist. It is to sow, either before or transplant seedlings of melon.
If you use seeds, soak them in the compost tea for a few minutes before planting. Make small hills in the watermelon patch. Plant some seeds in each hill, with a hole 1 inch deep. However, if you transplant seedlings, remove the plastic cover which originally grew. Slowly place within 1 to 2 inch deep hole. Remember to leave a space between two floors.
Keep clean of the watermelon. Once a week add a slow release fertilizer. The size of the fruit depends on soil fertility. Once in aerosol form, while the plant or liquid seaweed fertilizer. Reduce the use of nitrogen fertilizer when the plants begin to flower watermelon. However, he adds potassium and phosphorus fertilizers in crop.
One way to keep warm air and land on a cold day is one of the watermelon to cover the use of floating row cover. However, after the flowers begin to blossom, remove the roof line.
A watermelon plant ready for harvest 35-40 days after sowing. Here are some tips to find out if a watermelon is ripe for harvesting. If the tentacles are curled around the melon has been touch of brown fruit is ripe. Another key is, the background changes watermelon green light cream when ready to harvest. Another track, watermelon hit. If you mature, you hear a hollow thud. When melon is not serious, but I heard a deep voice raw watermelon.
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