How to Start Watermelon Seeds?

Time Codes

00:00 Intro
00:26 Soaking Seeds
01:25 When to Start Seeds
02:25 Sifting Soil
04:40 Packing Soil
05:45 Planting Seeds
10:40 Avoid Leggy Seedlings

In this video, I show how to start watermelon seeds. The first thing I do to increase germination rates is soaking seeds. I believe this helps the seeds wake up. When to start seeds is a good question to ask. I start my seeds 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost date. This will help to prevent overgrown seedlings. I will not have to repot the plants also. Another benefit is avoiding the bad with or changes in temperatures. I normally put the plants in the ground a few weeks after the last frost date. I sift the soil to make sure the mulch in the Happy Frog potting mix is out of the way of the seeds. This tip will help increase germination rates of the watermelon seeds. One this step is finish I have to fill the pots with the soil. When doing this it is important to pack the potting mix to avoid air gaps in it. I plant two seeds in each pot. I will keep the strongest seeding and discard the weaker one. After planting the watermelon seeds I will use vermiculate or ground cinnamon to cover the potting soil. This will help keep fungus from growing on the soil mix and the vermiculate will also help with moisture retention. Lastly it is important to keep the light fixture two inches over the plants to avoid leggy seedlings. Following these tips will help you grow something tasty.

[RiverCoastJane]

This was SO helpful dude. Literally the only YouTube vid that told me “how” to plant the darn seeds! All the other posts seem to be privileged people who think I need to know how to plant an established seeding in the ground. Waste of time they were. Followed along to your vid & now I wait for my seedlings. That cinnamon trick is cool.

[kenpernak]

I'm with you Bear. This season we are growing all my watermelons. God bless

[TheasGarden]

Hi Bear! Enjoyed the video, OK I growing Watermelons with you, gonna follow your steps and see how it goes 😊✌🏽

[grimreaper]

Thanks for the tip my man, it's heating up in Australia right now and I'm planning on planting Charleston grey watermelon by Summer

[sylviaa]

Great video. This is my first season growing watermelon. Thank you .😊

[hollieshelesky]

I’m about to try this with my son! We have a few different types of herbs and veggies ❤️🙏🏻

[cathycarlisle]

You explained that so well I've never grew them before so I'm gonna do everything you said but I don't have a rack so I'm gonna have to find sometimes else.I sure am glad I pick you to listen to again thank you very much

[PepperGeek]

Do you have a video about your favorite watermelon varieties so far? Excited to try a few plants out this season.

[Junebug]

Thank you for a very helpful and instructive video. I just tried to grow my first seedling and failed, going to give it a second go with your tips!

[NathanBaba-ssin]

Yes pls can you make a vidio on how to make the sifting tray

[marydzida]

I like to learn how to plant watermelon

[wellactually.]

Thanks! I appreciate the cinnamon tip. And all of the tips. This is my first time growing.. so hopefully we have some luck

[strokershovelhead]

Thanks for the great tips...brother hope God Blesses us with some sweet watermelons this year.

[Wings]

Thank you, I'll try some of these tips, had a very unsuccessful few years of trying with watermelons.
Do you think they prefer any particular soil type or p.h ?
Really appreciated your patient repetition, I learn better watching and learning.

[thabisobaloyi]

Thank u for the tutorial, I definately ENJOYED IT AND GAINED MORE KNOWLEDGE. In South Africa, spring started 01 September and we are now mid October, is it not late to plant watermelons? Summer will officially end next year February. Can I still plant Watermelons and Pumpkins still, One and half month from spring?

[clixium]

Great video. Just one question, how do you save your seeds for next season? Is there a danger they'll dry, should I put them in a fridge or they'll be fine in a plastic container on a room temp

[JoseLopez-czkc]

How did U make the rectangular shape screen with the, wood? It looks like a very useful tool, please.

[xamaqueen]

Yes bear how to make the screen? Looks great

[aloysuiscoffey]

Thanks for the video! Do you have to water the soil prior to planting the seeds or after? Or no water and just pack down the soil?

[odettegreen]

How do you sprinkle the vermiculite and cinnamon on the pots? Do you do that before or after watering?