Watermelons can be sown directly into the ground during the summer seasons. The planting area can optionally be a hole a foot (30 centimeters) deep and 2 feet (60 centimeters) wide. When planting in holes, a 4 inch (10 centimeters) layer of compost or well dried rotten animal manure is added in the bottom before the excavated soil is returned. This will make a mount that is around 6 inches (15 centimeters) high. Make the holes 8 feet (2.5 meters) apart as the vines of the watermelons grow very long. Sow 3 to 4 seeds an inch (2.5 centimeters) deep in each mound and water them consistently. When the seedlings are around 4 inches high, thin the mounds and retain only the 2 stronger plants. Keep the soil consistently moist. Create a drain perimeter in the mounds by depressing the area surrounding the hill. The water will be trapped in this location and will be absorbed by the soil when watering. When planting in rows, the soil must be enriched by adding a 4 inch (10 centimeters) layer of compost.

For gardens that have a short summer season, watermelons can be sown indoors 6 weeks before the planned transplant date. Using a 6 inch (15 centimeters) seedling pot, sow 4 seeds and keep the soil moist. When the seedlings are about 2 inches tall, thin them and retain only the 2 stronger seedlings. The seedlings must be kept in a sunny environment. During the transplanting of the seedlings, care must be exercised so as not to damage the roots. A good technique of removing the seedlings properly from the pot is by not watering them for a day prior to the transplant.

Watermelons love to thrive in moist soil. Consistent watering is a must in order that the vine will grow well. Add mulch as this will help the soil maintain the moisture. This will also help in keeping the weeds from growing. Remove the weeds by hand. If the plants show signs of yellowing, side dressing of nitrogenous fertilizer may be applied. Premature harvesting of fruits reduces their quality. Therefore, watermelon fruits should be harvested when they are mature enough to be sweet. Generally, it takes 35 to 45 days for a watermelon fruit to mature from pollination depending on the variety. There are several methods in determining maturity of watermelon. The old method is by thumping with a finger. A dull or hallow sound is an indication of maturity. The most practical index, however, is when the color of the lower part of the fruit that rests on the ground changes from white to creamy yellow.

This includes the use of organic matters in the production of the crops. Instead of using commercial grade fertilizer, organic gardening employs compost, humus and animal manures to increase the soil nutrients for the plants. By taking care of nature, it will take care of the plant. There are a lot of ways that you can use natural ways and means to produce a good yield in the garden and we are here to point out the challenges in achieving an organic garden.

There are 16 elements known to be necessary for plant growth. Of these, 3 are in the air and water (carbon, hydrogen and oxygen). The rest are all taken by the plant from the soil. Most of these are called trace elements; that is the plants use them in very small quantity at it will not be depleted. The largest amount of element the plants take from the soil are nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous. The plants utilize these elements fast and in large amount therefore must be constantly replaced. The biggest challenge in achieving an organic garden is to be able to supply the three elements to the plants without using synthetic products. Chemically produce soil nutrients must never be used. Most of the answers in this challenge can be derived in the use of humus. Humus can be described as dead or decaying organic matters. Composting is a way to returning to the soil as humus a great amount of material that would otherwise be discarded.

The second challenge of an organic garden is to focus on the control of plant pest and diseases the natural way. A simple disposable paper cup can assist the organic gardener prevent cutworms destroying the plant. By cutting the bottom of the cup and inserting the plant inside the planted vessel will present these pests from eating your plant. This cutworm collar is an alternative instead of buying a cutworm pesticide. Aphids can be removed by immediately spraying the affected parts with s strong spray of water.

The last challenge is to use the simple solutions first. Plastic mulch is a convenient way of keeping the soil moist in the and also to prevent the growth of weeds. Using dried hay stalks will also do the trick. When the mulch requirement is gone; the hay stalk can be thrown in a compost pile and will be used as a compost in due time. To conserve water in the garden, rain soil can be saved. Instead of using disposable plastic seedling bags, why not make your own seedling bags from used newspapers.

An organic garden is simple and practical way of returning to nature what we have taken and used.

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