It can be a challenge to keep gardens growing as temperatures heat up, so Utah State University Extension provides a Gardener ...

The first watermelons appeared in South Africa some 5,000 years ago. From there, they spread in popularity and by the 2000-year BC, they were cultivated and became an everyday food in ancient Egypt.

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Watermelon royalty has arrived! Also marketed as Summer Sweet, Sultan consistently ranks among the sweetest red-fleshed varieties in scientific testing, with Brix measurements between 12-12.4.

Fill small biodegradable pots with moist seed-starting mixture. Plant 2 to 3 watermelon seeds in each pot at least 1/2 deep in the soil.

Plant 2 to 3 watermelon seeds in each pot at least 1/2 deep in the soil. You also want to make sure your planting/growing area is a fairly warm environment with temperatures between 75-85 degrees.

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