Proper watering of watermelons: how often to water them so that they grow huge and sweet
If you want to get fragrant and juicy watermelons, you need to remember the rules for caring for them.
Particular attention should be paid to watering.
The soil should be watered generously, but not frequently.
The best time for watering is in the morning. In extreme cases, if there is a drought outside, then you can carry out the procedure in the evening. If there are frequent temperature changes, then watering at such a time is not worth doing.
The liquid should be settled and warm. It should be remembered that ice water pumped directly from the well is not suitable for irrigation.
The crop has a powerful root system. It is necessary to water not only under the root, but also over the entire area. The sprinkling method is not suitable.
If you want to reduce the amount of watering, you should use mulch (straw, hay, mown grass) on the beds so that moisture remains in the soil longer.
When to water watermelons
The first time the procedure should be carried out when the first 3-5 leaves appear.
The second portion is needed during the budding period and the beginning of flowering.
Then - at the beginning of the appearance of ovaries.
When the fruits begin to gain weight, you can reduce the procedures. You can completely stop watering the plants after the fruits ripen.
