ARE WATERMELONS SELF POLLINATING?

To fully appreciate the significance of pollination and its role in fruit yield, an overview of the watermelon's life cycle is discussed briefly in the following section.

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Life Cycle Of The Watermelon

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Plant the seeds an inch deep on loamy, well-draining soil at least 5 feet apart. Water the soil thoroughly with a light spray to avoid dislodging the seeds. Early to mid-spring would be a good time to sow.

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Planting

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The process of germination begins when the seeds are introduced into the soil, but it can take approximately 10 to 12 days before you see sprouts emerging from the ground.

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Seed Germination And Sprouting

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Rapid growth may ensue for the next 2 to 3 weeks, and you'll notice the spread of vines with true, larger foliage.

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Vegetative Growth And Branching

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The male flowers begin to appear an average of 8 weeks after germination, followed by the female counterparts.

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Flowering And Pollination

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The male flowers begin to appear an average of 8 weeks after germination, followed by the female counterparts.

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Watermelon Care

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