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.
Start your watermelon seeds in the ground, right where they are supposed to grow. The soil should be at least 18Â°C or 64.4Â°F for them to properly germinate. Unless you have an extremely short growing season, do NOT start your watermelon seed in a pot or punnet. Do NOT buy watermelon seedlings from a nursery.