How to Grow and Care for Water melons

Water melons require full sun and well-drained soil to thrive. Consistent watering is essential, especially during fruit development. Pay special attention to spacing; water melons need plenty of room to prevent fungal diseases. Regularly check for pests like aphids and cucumber beetles, and consider using mulch to maintain soil moisture and temperature.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Water melons

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Types of Water melons

Watermelon

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant with a vine-like appearance native to Western Africa. Watermelon bears fruit that are widely cultivated and consumed across the world. Watermelon grow in tropical and temperate climates and requires warmth to grow. There are 1000 varieties around the world.

Colocynth

Citrullus colocynthis is a Mediterranean and African desert vine related to the watermelon. The fruit and the seed have been used for centuries as a food source in Europe and Africa, but contemporary researches have shown that colocynth contains adverse and toxic compounds and therefore the consumption of colocynth could be harmful to humans.

Common Pests & Diseases

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