What is the proper way to plant muskmelon and watermelon in the home garden?
What is the proper way to plant muskmelon and watermelon in the home garden?
Muskmelon and watermelon are usually planted in hills. Plant 4 or 5 seeds per hill at a depth of 1 inch. Later, remove all but 2 or 3 healthy, well-spaced plants per hill when seedlings have 1 or 2 true leaves.
Hills of muskmelon should be spaced 3 to 5 feet apart with 5 to 7 feet between rows. Watermelon hills and rows should be spaced 6 to 8 feet apart. If garden space is limited, bush-type varieties of muskmelon and watermelon are available.
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