How to Grow Melons

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Study the climate that you live in before planting melons.

   Because growing melons is easier in warmer climates, you will have to take into consideration how cool the ground is before planting melons.
   
   You must wait until after the last expected frost of spring and allow the wet soil to dry for the melon seeds to germinate properly.
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   Step 2: Decide if you want to grow melons from seeds or starter plants.

   ,,, Plant the melons seeds or plants in hills of dirt.
   
   Put 3 to 5 melon seeds about 1 inch deep (2.5 cm) and 2 inches (5.08 cm) apart.
   
   Plant starter plants about 2 inches (5.08) apart. ,, Simply pull out the smaller plants so they don't crowd the larger melon plants. ,,, Holes in the leaves or patches of colors on the plants are signs that you might need to remove bugs from the plants or alter watering times and amounts.
   
   Natural methods for treating issues are better than using chemicals. ,
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   Step 3: Purchase melon seeds or young melon plants from a nursery or home and garden store.

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   Step 4: Pick a spot for growing melons that will get full sun during the day.

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   Step 5: Prepare the soil by breaking it up with a shovel or tiller

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   Step 6: and add compost

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   Step 7: fertilizer and mulch.

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   Step 8: Saturate the area with water.

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   Step 9: Thin your melon plants when they grow into plants with several layers of leaves if you started them from seed.

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    Step 10: Fertilize the plants every 3 to 4 weeks throughout growing season for the best outcome when growing melons.

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    Step 11: Water the melon plants every 2 to 3 days throughout the summer

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    Step 12: more often if the weather is very hot and dry.

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    Step 13: Check your melon plants for pests or disease throughout the season.

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    Step 14: Harvest melons in late summer or early fall

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    Step 15: eat and enjoy.

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