Thanks for the update and this is my first year growing watermelons in a container and in ground and I’ve learned a lot from your channel. Thank you once again
I am listening to this advise. I have one in a 5 gallon bucket and its currently doing very well. We had a few days in the 90's and I didn't water it for five days. I hardly water and its booming. Thanks for the excellent instructions as usual. Rob from Ontario, Canada eh
Yeah, we've had 99 degrees the past three days. Today's the last of it before it settles into the high 70s, low 80s. I've been watering my melon seedlings every morning. They're just about ready to tie, so I'm glad you posted this!
I really enjoy your videos. I like how you’re straight to the point and you’re very informative. By the way I ordered the fertilizer and blood meal watermelon plants you suggested. I’m so glad I found your channel. Keep up the good work. 👏🏽👏🏽🥰
Thanks for this video! I am trying a watermelon in a pot about the same size as what you're doing and I was super worried that was crazy. Really encouraging to see someone else doing it too. :)
Hi, I just discovered your videos! You have the greenest thumb! May I ask how many inches wide or deep your pots are? And what's the NPK numbers in your liquid fertilizer?
Hello I have a watermelon plant in a BLACK medium size pot right .. its growing fast .. can i just put the whole black pot in a Bigger rounded tote I have with sticks at the bottom, soil, fertilizer (blood meal + earth worm casts), ?? or do I have to take it out the black pot which i think its going to fall apart in the proccess.
Thanks for this video I really love all of yours and I subscribed and I'm learning a lot from you what I need to know is what did you use for mulching? I need to mulch my whole garden I live in Oklahoma and my dirt is drying out on the top and getting crusty and I cannot get my hands on any kind of pine needles or hay. So what did you use in is colored mulch okay for that I heard it wasn't please tell me and I hope you get to answer me soon thank you.
Hi Christa, I am a fist time potted watermelon grower. I have some nice plants started from seed. They are starting to send out runners. I have 8 plants in one pot. Do you think it would be safe to dig out and spread them out in other pots? I am worried that I will kill them, because it is too late to move them.
Christa, THank you for sharing... i am going to watch your videos, I subscribed... for the record, .. I have failed 5 years in a row in growing watermelon, in ground and in pots... Hopefully your videos can help me... thank you
I’m doing container gardening and fixing to plant my watermelon seedlings. I’m unsure of the depth the container needs to be. My pots are not as big as yours. My question is, how many plants can your pots in this video sustain? Or how many plants did you plant in each large pot? I’m doing this with watermelon, cucumbers, squash and cantaloupe. My seedlings are almost big enough to pot and I’m unsure how many plants I can sustain/plant in each pot... I’m definitely going to follow along because after they start climbing my trellis, I want to know how to support the fruits. Thanks so much! 😃
I tried 2 watermelons in a pot last year and wasn't super happy with the results, I have had better luck when planting one watermelon plant in each pot. I would also go with one squash. I think you could plant 2 or 3 cucumbers in a large pot. One or two cantaloupes. There is a link up on the screen near the beginning of the video where you can see how I planted the watermelons. I measured the pots, that information can be found in linked video as well. I can't remember the measurements off the top of my head.
Sorry I'm late......I've Picked Some Orange Flesh But There So Small (Personal Melons) and i have no idea why although i must say they are very crisp and sweet.....Most of My Melons Burst on The Vine or Just Died After They Got up In Size......Any Idea's ?????
Sorry to hear that! I am not sure why they would just die....as for the ones that burst, once some of my cantaloupes did that. We had a dry spell and them some torrential rain. I think that is what caused it. At least you are enjoying your small ones.
Thanks for the video. Trying watermelon for the first time this year. Also trying to self pollinate. Can you tell me what exact fertilizer you used once they starter flowering?
Yes! I even have some cucumbers growing in a much smaller pot right now, I can't say for sure if they will produce well in a small pot but so far they are doing better than the ones I have planted in the ground. Cucumbers would definitely grow nicely in big pots like the ones my watermelons are in. They also do a pretty good job of climbing tomato cages with just a little bit of help, you don't even have to tie them up.
I love ur channel lots of great info I started my gardening n you have helped with alot of my questions. Ty and by the way I love your name! I spell my name Krista but everyone always spells it the way u do! Lol
Have you been seeing bees pollinating the flowers? If not, you might want to try hand pollinating them. I have a couple of videos on how to do it. Just go to my watermelon growing playlist. Is it possible you have some small watermelons in there that you haven't seen yet?
I am an elderly lady just trying for the first time to grow watermelons, so far the 3vines are healthy, and plenty, plenty male flowers, not seeing a female flower is there anything I can do?
That is normal. A lot of times the plant will put out a bunch of male flowers first before it produces any female flowers. No worries at this point. Good luck!
Watermelons planted in the ground are going to grow very long vines,10-20 feet long. The more space the roots have to grow the bigger the plant is going to get. In a pot, roots have a somewhat limited growing space. It might work with bush varieties though. I know there is a bush version of sugar baby and a bush version of jubilee, not to be confused with regular sugar baby and jubilee. I have never trellised my in ground watermelons but if I did I would give them a hefty trellis.
Usually a watermelon grown in a pot isn't going to get quite as large as one that is planted in the ground. If one did start to grow really big, I would probably untie that one vine and let it grow out of the pot or let it sit in the pot right on the soil (without smashing the base of the plant). In my last video, I did say that this particular trellis is going to work best for compact varieties. I planted one larger variety in a pot this year, so I have been asking myself the same thing, lol. I have a video from last year on how to make a watermelon sling if you are interested ruclips.net/video/kM9_W0y9Ubs/видео.html
I am not sure, it depends on when you get frost. Here is a calendar you can try. Just put in your zip code. www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar#
Yes mid 80's is hot for early June where I live. July is our hottest month and we see plenty of days in the 90's then. We have a sticky and humid heat so it's very uncomfortable. Have you mulched your container plants? That should help. Do you get rain? Have you considered installing a drip irrigation system?
Oh yes that is true it is only June I forgot that. I am in the Caribbean so our seasons are a bit different. Right now we are in the start of our rainy season, we have a rainy season for 6 months and temperatures are fairly consistent year round. I took all my container plants and put them under planters with red wood chip mulch as I couldn’t locate organic mulch. Those have been fine but everything else is dying :(
Yes mid 80's and 90's is fairly hot for early/mid June in Ohio but not unheard of. Also, our heat is humid, so it feels much hotter than it actually is. July of course is hotter and we see plenty of days in the 90's. Where do you live?
@@ChristasGarden southern california high desert. we've been spared this year so far, but it's not unusual for it to be 100+ almost every day in summer, june - aug. but now it's just 90s. trying to grow watermelon in the ground (sand) but not having luck. plants died by morning. so, i might try a few in pots, including nonwatermelons. i literally have no idea what i'm doing.
Hi Christa. I am planting my watermelons today and wanted to double-check how I was planning on planting them. Thanks and take care
Thanks for the update and this is my first year growing watermelons in a container and in ground and I’ve learned a lot from your channel. Thank you once again
Good luck!
I am listening to this advise. I have one in a 5 gallon bucket and its currently doing very well. We had a few days in the 90's and I didn't water it for five days. I hardly water and its booming. Thanks for the excellent instructions as usual. Rob from Ontario, Canada eh
That green stretchy tape really is an amazing product!
Thank you for the watermelon update!😙 u are amazing
Yeah, we've had 99 degrees the past three days. Today's the last of it before it settles into the high 70s, low 80s. I've been watering my melon seedlings every morning. They're just about ready to tie, so I'm glad you posted this!
Mulching will help.
I'm glad I came across your channel. I'm trying watermelon in containers this year as well. Plus cantaloupe. I'm just waiting on the seeds to grow.
I really enjoy your videos. I like how you’re straight to the point and you’re very informative. By the way I ordered the fertilizer and blood meal watermelon plants you suggested.
I’m so glad I found your channel. Keep up the good work. 👏🏽👏🏽🥰
Thanks so much! I like videos that get to the point so that is what I try to do myself. Good luck with your watermelons!
Thanks for this video! I am trying a watermelon in a pot about the same size as what you're doing and I was super worried that was crazy. Really encouraging to see someone else doing it too. :)
I have a huge plastic tub with several watermelons. So far so good... I am very excited to come across your video. 💯
I just start my watermelon great video
You can put wine corks on the ends of the cage.
That's actually a great idea. I don't drink wine but hopefully it will help somebody out that reads the comments. Good tip!
Haha, shouldn't be hard to source from a local restaurant, bar or a nextdoor neighbor:)
@@s.b.8983 I don't really have neighbors and I am trying to avoid taking unnecessary trips out right now. It is a good idea though. Take care.
I use a cut up pool noodle that was torn by accident.
A really helpful video, thank you very much. Can you tell me how many plants you have growing in each pot please? Thanks.
You’re my favorite watermelon guru!!!! I binge watched every last one of your watermelon videos. 😊
Awww thank you! Glad the vids are helpful.
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Hi, I just discovered your videos! You have the greenest thumb!
May I ask how many inches wide or deep your pots are? And what's the NPK numbers in your liquid fertilizer?
Hello I have a watermelon plant in a BLACK medium size pot right .. its growing fast .. can i just put the whole black pot in a Bigger rounded tote I have with sticks at the bottom, soil, fertilizer (blood meal + earth worm casts), ?? or do I have to take it out the black pot which i think its going to fall apart in the proccess.
I’ve got watermelons(crimson sweet)growing in a self wicking bucket and they are doing great. I will have to post some videos.
I would love to see them, I have thought about growing in a self wicking bucket.
Thanks for this video I really love all of yours and I subscribed and I'm learning a lot from you what I need to know is what did you use for mulching? I need to mulch my whole garden I live in Oklahoma and my dirt is drying out on the top and getting crusty and I cannot get my hands on any kind of pine needles or hay. So what did you use in is colored mulch okay for that I heard it wasn't please tell me and I hope you get to answer me soon thank you.
Just subscribed glad I found this thanks so much!🤗😍
Hi Christa, I am a fist time potted watermelon grower. I have some nice plants started from seed. They are starting to send out runners. I have 8 plants in one pot. Do you think it would be safe to dig out and spread them out in other pots? I am worried that I will kill them, because it is too late to move them.
Christa, THank you for sharing... i am going to watch your videos, I subscribed... for the record, .. I have failed 5 years in a row in growing watermelon, in ground and in pots... Hopefully your videos can help me... thank you
Thanks for subbing. You will get it eventually! Hope the videos help.
I enjoyed this video🥰
Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing the progress!
I’m doing container gardening and fixing to plant my watermelon seedlings. I’m unsure of the depth the container needs to be. My pots are not as big as yours. My question is, how many plants can your pots in this video sustain? Or how many plants did you plant in each large pot?
I’m doing this with watermelon, cucumbers, squash and cantaloupe. My seedlings are almost big enough to pot and I’m unsure how many plants I can sustain/plant in each pot... I’m definitely going to follow along because after they start climbing my trellis, I want to know how to support the fruits.
Thanks so much! 😃
I tried 2 watermelons in a pot last year and wasn't super happy with the results, I have had better luck when planting one watermelon plant in each pot. I would also go with one squash. I think you could plant 2 or 3 cucumbers in a large pot. One or two cantaloupes. There is a link up on the screen near the beginning of the video where you can see how I planted the watermelons. I measured the pots, that information can be found in linked video as well. I can't remember the measurements off the top of my head.
Thanks for this video. You have helped me so much.
Did you plant these from seeds and what zone are you in? I never thought of tying my vines. That is a good idea. Thanks for sharing. 💯🌻😀🌴👍
Yes I started them from seeds. I am in zone 6, southwest Ohio. You're welcome! Thank you for watching.
@@ChristasGarden Cool. I'm in zone 9b and I started mines outside and they are a bit smaller than yours. Thanks so much.
Sorry I'm late......I've Picked Some Orange Flesh But There So Small (Personal Melons) and i have no idea why although i must say they are very crisp and sweet.....Most of My Melons Burst on The Vine or Just Died After They Got up In Size......Any Idea's ?????
Sorry to hear that! I am not sure why they would just die....as for the ones that burst, once some of my cantaloupes did that. We had a dry spell and them some torrential rain. I think that is what caused it. At least you are enjoying your small ones.
@@ChristasGarden Yes Indeed; We had 4 Days Of It.....Thanks For Your Time.
How did your watermelon do that was plated in clay soil?
It always does well, check out some of my other videos. I have watermelon growing playlists.
Thanks for the video. Trying watermelon for the first time this year. Also trying to self pollinate. Can you tell me what exact fertilizer you used once they starter flowering?
I used Miracle Gro fertilizer in the video. Good luck with your watermelons.
What fertilizer do you use after they bloom?
Hello I love your video. I have male flowers on my Vine how long will It be before I see female flowers
Not too long!
Awesome!!!!!!
How many plants do you put in one pot??
I have not tried to trellis watermelon because it seems like they would be too heavy. How do you deal with that?
They need to be tied up. Here is a video that will help. ruclips.net/video/kM9_W0y9Ubs/видео.html
Can we use rock phosphate?
Looks great could i grow cucumbers like this too
Yes! I even have some cucumbers growing in a much smaller pot right now, I can't say for sure if they will produce well in a small pot but so far they are doing better than the ones I have planted in the ground. Cucumbers would definitely grow nicely in big pots like the ones my watermelons are in. They also do a pretty good job of climbing tomato cages with just a little bit of help, you don't even have to tie them up.
Should we cut and remove its secondary branches?
I don't remove any foliage.
@@ChristasGarden thanks
I love ur channel lots of great info I started my gardening n you have helped with alot of my questions. Ty and by the way I love your name! I spell my name Krista but everyone always spells it the way u do! Lol
Thank you! People always spell my name with a K or they call me one of the other Chris names..Kristin, Christina, crystal, lol. Thanks for watching.
One thing I've never grew. Did u start with seed or cutting?
Yes I start from seeds. I have lots of videos on growing them including seed starting if you want to check them out. Thanks for watching.
@@ChristasGarden yea I'll check out from seed. When do u sow seed? I'm a beech groove community winner, 1st. Never grew melons yet.
Saludos saludos ..
Hi, I have 3 watermelon plants that have been blooming for a month already, but no fruits?
Have you been seeing bees pollinating the flowers? If not, you might want to try hand pollinating them. I have a couple of videos on how to do it. Just go to my watermelon growing playlist. Is it possible you have some small watermelons in there that you haven't seen yet?
@@ChristasGarden I saw some bees on my cucumbers, but not watermelons :(
I am an elderly lady just trying for the first time to grow watermelons, so far the 3vines are healthy, and plenty, plenty male flowers, not seeing a female flower is there anything I can do?
That is normal. A lot of times the plant will put out a bunch of male flowers first before it produces any female flowers. No worries at this point. Good luck!
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Thank you !
Could you grow these in the ground with cages on top?
Watermelons planted in the ground are going to grow very long vines,10-20 feet long. The more space the roots have to grow the bigger the plant is going to get. In a pot, roots have a somewhat limited growing space. It might work with bush varieties though. I know there is a bush version of sugar baby and a bush version of jubilee, not to be confused with regular sugar baby and jubilee. I have never trellised my in ground watermelons but if I did I would give them a hefty trellis.
I have a watermelon in a pot wondering how the trellis will hold a large one
Usually a watermelon grown in a pot isn't going to get quite as large as one that is planted in the ground. If one did start to grow really big, I would probably untie that one vine and let it grow out of the pot or let it sit in the pot right on the soil (without smashing the base of the plant). In my last video, I did say that this particular trellis is going to work best for compact varieties. I planted one larger variety in a pot this year, so I have been asking myself the same thing, lol. I have a video from last year on how to make a watermelon sling if you are interested ruclips.net/video/kM9_W0y9Ubs/видео.html
I'm in Greenville SC, is it to late to sow watermelon seeds?
I am not sure, it depends on when you get frost. Here is a calendar you can try. Just put in your zip code. www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar#
My water melon s are growing slowly
Use cotton thread this is better than tap.. Because it's expensive 😒
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Mid 80’s is hot? We are 95 almost everyday and I made the mistake of putting my grow boxes in “direct sunlight” so all the plants are suffering 😭
Yes mid 80's is hot for early June where I live. July is our hottest month and we see plenty of days in the 90's then. We have a sticky and humid heat so it's very uncomfortable. Have you mulched your container plants? That should help. Do you get rain? Have you considered installing a drip irrigation system?
Oh yes that is true it is only June I forgot that. I am in the Caribbean so our seasons are a bit different. Right now we are in the start of our rainy season, we have a rainy season for 6 months and temperatures are fairly consistent year round. I took all my container plants and put them under planters with red wood chip mulch as I couldn’t locate organic mulch. Those have been fine but everything else is dying :(
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@@persadsanjay That stinks. Are you going to restart any of them?
you think mid 80s is hot? ha. hot where i am in upper 90s/100s.
Yes mid 80's and 90's is fairly hot for early/mid June in Ohio but not unheard of. Also, our heat is humid, so it feels much hotter than it actually is. July of course is hotter and we see plenty of days in the 90's. Where do you live?
@@ChristasGarden southern california high desert. we've been spared this year so far, but it's not unusual for it to be 100+ almost every day in summer, june - aug. but now it's just 90s. trying to grow watermelon in the ground (sand) but not having luck. plants died by morning. so, i might try a few in pots, including nonwatermelons. i literally have no idea what i'm doing.
what kind of watermelons? sugar baby?
Ali Baba, Golden Midget, and Royal Golden.
@@ChristasGarden thx. i've got seeds for two of these.
My water melon s are growing slowly