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.
Feed watermelons with a dilute solution of fish emulsion fertilizerâ1 tablespoon per gallon of waterâweekly from the time the plant is a seedling until the first female flower appears. (Mark the calendar on the day the female flowers fully openâthe fruit will be ready for harvest 35 days later.). Water.