Water the honeydew melon plants with 2 inches of water each week during the morning hours. Water around the base of the plants and avoid getting water onto the leaves of the plants because wet foliage can contribute to fungal disease. Fertilize the honeydew melon plants every two weeks by m...
If your growing season is shorter than the number of days required to grow your preferred watermelon variety, you’ll want to start these seeds indoors and set out seedlings when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F. These plants have delicate roots and don’t like to be transplanted. I...
which is a warty rock melon. Another type of melon that is often grown in the summer garden is honeydew. It along with the casaba, Crenshaw, and Persian melon are often referred to as winter melons. They are called winter melons because they ripen later and...
Obviously, you’ll need some space to grow this plant which makes it a challenge for some gardeners. However, if you have the room, consider growing this plant around your home or garden. How to Plant Winter Melon Winter melon is also straightforward when it comes to planting. You may sta...
How to grow Cantaloupe melon plant. Growing juicy melon fruit in home vegetable garden, from seed to harvest. Grow with The Gardener's Net.
Honeydew: The light green smooth skin turns creamy as a sign that the fruit is ripe and ready to harvest. The flesh can be either white, green, creamy, or orange and the ripe fruit weighs 3 pounds. It is ready to harvest within 110 days. How to Grow Winter Melon Now that we have...
Spinach leafminer larvae can tunnel through leaves; cover newly planted areas with row covers to prevent damage. Aphids feed on beet leaves; their excrement is called “honeydew” which attracts ants. Knock aphids from plants with a steady stream of water or use insecticidal soap. ...
When you go to the supermarket, the majority of the watermelons you’re likely to find for sale are seedless watermelons. And when you’re learning how to grow watermelon, it may come as a surprise that seedless watermelons are not actually seedless!
While seeds germinate at 75°F (24°C), established broccoli plants prefer cooler growing temperatures, between 60 and 70°F (15 and 21°C). Timing is key: if you can’t plant early in the spring to avoid the peak summer heat in your growing region, grow the crop from July through ...
Since we can never grow enough melons to keep the kids happy, dehydrating is the answer. You’ll find that a few long slices of dry honeydew or cantaloupe are perfect for an afternoon snack. Shared withSimple Homestead Blog Hop How to Store Dehydrated Melon Slices ...