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.
Some gardeners even plant melons in their compost piles to ensure a warm footing and adequate nitrogen. Give watermelon vines plenty of room to roam, which usually means spacing plants 3 to 5 feet apart. After planting, cover seedlings with floating row covers to keep out insects and trap warm air near plants. Give watermelon vines plenty of room to roam. Watermelon vines bear male and female flowers.