What is TRANSITION METAL? Any one of a large group of elements in which the filling of the outermost electron shell to eight electrons is interrupted to bring the penultimate shell which can be used in bonding from eight to 18 or 32 electrons.
Fertilizing Watermelon. Wait until the vines begin to spread out before fertilizing your watermelon plants. If you're using a granular fertilizer, choose a balanced one like a 10-10-10 or 5-5-5. These three numbers mean that there are balanced amounts of nitrogen, potassium and phosphate in the fertilizer.
Watering is very importantâfrom planting until fruit begins to form. While melon plants are growing, blooming, and setting fruit, they need 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged. Water at the vineâs base in the morning, and try to avoid wetting the leaves and avoid overhead watering. Reduce watering once fruit are growing.