How to Germinate Watermelon From Seeds

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WATERMELON SEEDS GERMINATION




Sow seed in cell packs or flats, 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Kept at 75-85°F., germination averages 7-14 days. Or, direct sow into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost, 6 in. apart in rows 4-6 ft. apart depending on the variety. Thin to 2 ft. apart.

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