Sow seed or set a transplant there. Watermelon roots commonly grow 8 to 10 or more inches deep; the hole and mound become a reservoir of moisture and nutrients. Care. Space watermelons 6 to 12 feet apart; donât let plants compete for soil moisture or nutrients.
With about 4.7 cups in a 2 lb. bag, that equates to about 2 1/3 cups in a pound. So 1 cup would be just under 1/2 lb., 3/4 cup would equate to about 1/3 lb., and 1/2 cup would be just under 1/4 lb. of brown sugar. Measure out the sugar. Use a dry measuring cup to ensure accuracy.
How many grams of sugar are in a sugar packet? Credit: David McGlynn Photographer's Choice RF Getty Images. There are 48 teaspoons of granulated sugar in a cup, which means that 1 pound of granulated sugar is equal to about 108 teaspoons of sugar. Likewise, a standard 100-packet box of granulated sugar packets would contain just over 2 cups of granulated sugar. It is important to remember, however, that the measurements provided are for granulated sugar.