Some of us expect to grow
watermelons this season. We know they need plenty of growing room,
sunshine, and water. Perhaps we’re not sure which type
of watermelon to grow though, since there are many to choose from. Why not
try growing Fordhook watermelons. Read on to learn more about them.
Fordhook Hybrid Melon Info
Many of us may look for open-pollinated heirloom types,
proven to be wonderful to eat. However, if we have limited time to spend on the
watermelon patch, we might consider growing Fordhook melons. This watermelon is
drought tolerant once established and needs less care than most.
Its taste is compared to that of the Sugar
Baby icebox melon, and some say it tastes a little better. Fordhook melon
information reminds us of certain considerations of Fordhook watermelon care.
How to Grow Fordhook Watermelons
Before planting this watermelon in the garden, make sure the
soil is weakly acidic and alkaline, with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Take
a soil test if you don’t know the soil pH. Prepare soil by tilling and
removing rocks. Remove all weeds and add well-finished compost to enrich the
soil.
Don’t plant until the soil warms to 61 degrees F. (16 C.) and all chance of frost has passed. Choose a sunny spot where the first morning sun lasts until noon, or around 2 p.m. in cooler zones. Melons can potentially get sunburn in higher zones on hot afternoons.
Plant seeds or seedlings about 8 feet (2 m.) or so apart to accommodate a big root system.
Leave room for vines to stretch out roughly 6 feet (2 m.) or further.
Fordhook Watermelon Care
Keep soil moist until seedlings or transplants have
developed a hardy root system. Even drought-tolerant plants need regular
watering when first planted. At this point, you might neglect watering a day or
so. Check to see if the soil has dried out before leaving the watering to
another day.
When to water your melon patch will depend a good deal on
how hot days are in your area. Fordhook watermelon is a vigorous grower and you
don’t want to slow growth by lack of water.
Fruits are usually ready to harvest in about 74 days and will generally weigh about 14 to 16 pounds (6-7 kg.).
Some of us expect to grow
watermelons this season. We know they need plenty of growing room,
sunshine, and water. Perhaps we’re not sure which type
of watermelon to grow though, since there are many to choose from. Why not
try growing Fordhook watermelons. Read on to learn more about them.
Fordhook Hybrid Melon Info
Many of us may look for open-pollinated heirloom types,
proven to be wonderful to eat. However, if we have limited time to spend on the
watermelon patch, we might consider growing Fordhook melons. This watermelon is
drought tolerant once established and needs less care than most.
Its taste is compared to that of the Sugar
Baby icebox melon, and some say it tastes a little better. Fordhook melon
information reminds us of certain considerations of Fordhook watermelon care.
How to Grow Fordhook Watermelons
Before planting this watermelon in the garden, make sure the
soil is weakly acidic and alkaline, with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Take
a soil test if you don’t know the soil pH. Prepare soil by tilling and
removing rocks. Remove all weeds and add well-finished compost to enrich the
soil.
Don’t plant until the soil warms to 61 degrees F. (16 C.) and all chance of frost has passed. Choose a sunny spot where the first morning sun lasts until noon, or around 2 p.m. in cooler zones. Melons can potentially get sunburn in higher zones on hot afternoons.
Plant seeds or seedlings about 8 feet (2 m.) or so apart to accommodate a big root system.
Leave room for vines to stretch out roughly 6 feet (2 m.) or further.
Fordhook Watermelon Care
Keep soil moist until seedlings or transplants have
developed a hardy root system. Even drought-tolerant plants need regular
watering when first planted. At this point, you might neglect watering a day or
so. Check to see if the soil has dried out before leaving the watering to
another day.
When to water your melon patch will depend a good deal on
how hot days are in your area. Fordhook watermelon is a vigorous grower and you
don’t want to slow growth by lack of water.
Fruits are usually ready to harvest in about 74 days and will generally weigh about 14 to 16 pounds (6-7 kg.).