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.
Most soils will grow watermelons provided they are well drained. Before planting, incorporate up to 4 inches of well-composted organic matter for your soil preparation. Apply 4-6 cups of all-purpose fertilizer (16-16-8 or 10-10-10) per 100 square feet before planting.