How to grow watermelon seedlings in a city apartment: technique and rules

It is rare to grow a good crop of watermelons in a country plot, sometimes this culture simply does not have enough summer. And here the cultivation of watermelons by the seedling method can come in handy. How to prepare seeds and what to do with them before planting.

Details

You should not plant seeds that were selected from a watermelon you bought that you liked. It is better to buy varieties that are acclimatized or bred specifically for your region.

Preparation.

You need to reject the seeds, then disinfect them (a weak solution of potassium permanganate) and soak the seeds, placing for further germination. Those that do not sprout within a week can be thrown away.

Planting

Watermelons should be planted in individual pots, so that later in the process of seedling development, it would not be necessary to plant them . It is advisable to choose containers with a volume of up to 3 liters.

Seeds are planted in a nutrient substrate (or a mixture of garden soil, compost, ash and peat). The soil also needs to be disinfected.

The germinated seeds are placed at a depth of up to 5 centimeters, sprinkled with compost and gently moistened.

Then it remains only to monitor the condition of the soil. It should not dry out, but there should not be excess moisture either. Seedlings should grow in a room with a temperature not lower than +25 degrees Celsius.

If necessary, phytolamps are used, otherwise the seedlings will begin to stretch and then may die.

Air humidity should be maintained only at 70 %.

Feeding and transplanting

Apply a week before transplanting into the soil. A mixture of potassium and phosphorus is used. It is not recommended to apply nitrogen before transplanting.