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.
Watermelon plants should not go into the ground until the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed, usually April or May. Watermelon plants grow best when daytime temperatures reach 70 to 80 degrees F and nighttime temperatures reach 65 to 70 degrees F. Keywords: watermelon, plant, frost.