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.
Wait until soil temperatures reach 70 degrees Fahrenheit before planting seeds to ensure germination. Make a slit in the black plastic and press four watermelon seeds 1 deep into each hill. Cover the seeds with soil and water them. When seedlings sprout, thin to just two plants per hill.