Sgt. Volkin is the author of The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook. The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook is available (as of this writing)) in both book and e-book format at www.ultimatebasictrainingguidebook.com.
Step 1. Plant watermelon seed during spring once all danger of frost has passed in a location that receives full sunlight. Spread 3 inches of organic manure over the planting site and use a garden tiller to incorporate it into the soil to increase drainage and fertility.
Watermelons need warm soil to grow. Cover the garden with black plastic in the spring to speed up the warming so that you can plant a bit earlier. When watermelons start ripening put a piece of aluminum foil under the fruit to reflect the sun's rays. In late summer remove any blossoms that develop within 50 days of your first average frost date.