Jubilee Watermelon is a variety of watermelon known for its sweet taste, red flesh, and oblong shape. This variety typically weighs around 25-35 pounds and it's a popular choice for home gardens and farmer markets.
To grow Jubilee Watermelon, you will need:
- Well-drained, fertile soil
- Full sun
- Seeds or seedlings
Growing Instructions:
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Start seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, or sow seed directly into the ground after the last frost date.
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Transplant seedlings to the garden or direct-sow seed into the garden after all danger of frost have passed and the soil has warmed up. Space the plants about 4-6 feet apart.
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Water the watermelon regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Fertilize the watermelon plants with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
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Provide support for the watermelon plants, such as a trellis or a cage, as they grow.
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Harvest the watermelon when it reaches maturity and the tendril closest to the fruit has dried.
Chart:
| Week | Task |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | Start seeds indoors or sow seed directly into the ground after the last frost date |
| 4-6 | Transplant seedlings to the garden or direct-sow seeds into the garden |
| 6-8 | Water the watermelon regularly, keep the soil consistently moist |
| 8-12 | Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer |
| 12-16 | Provide support for the watermelon plants |
| 20-24 | Harvest the watermelon when it reaches maturity and the tendril closest to the fruit has dried |