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White Seeds The seeds are infertile, so they won't sprout into a watermelon plant if you planted them. They are, however, so soft that they aren't a bother to swallow along with the flesh.
- Can you save watermelon seeds to plant?
- Do you have to dry watermelon seeds before planting?
- Can you grow watermelon from seedless watermelon seeds?
- Can I grow melons from their seeds?
- What is the best time to plant watermelon seeds?
- How long will watermelon seeds last?
Can you save watermelon seeds to plant?
You can save the seeds from your watermelon to grow more plants, but you'll have to wait until next spring to plant them. If you save the seeds from a grocery store melon, you might be surprised at the variety of fruit you produce.
Do you have to dry watermelon seeds before planting?
If you're up for a challenge, or just curious, and decide to use seeds from a store-bought watermelon (or are using seeds from an open pollinated heirloom watermelon), you'll need to dry the seeds before you plant them. ... Once they're dry, you can plant them!
Can you grow watermelon from seedless watermelon seeds?
Place one seeded watermelon in the first row and transplant seedless watermelons into the next two holes. Continue to stagger your plantings, with one seeded variety to every two seedless. Water the transplants in and wait, about 85-100 days, for the fruit to mature.
Can I grow melons from their seeds?
You can start to sow your melon seeds from mid-April until the end of May. To start with, soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours to encourage germination and to penetrate the seed.
What is the best time to plant watermelon seeds?
Plant watermelon from late spring to early summer, once soil temperatures reach 70° F or above. Space watermelon 3 to 5 feet apart in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
How long will watermelon seeds last?
Storage and Viability
Store watermelon seeds in a cool, dark, and dry place and always put seeds in an airtight container to keep out moisture and humidity. When stored under these conditions, watermelon seeds can remain viable for 5 years.
