How to Grow Watermelons Step by Step for Kids

Outdoor Growing

• 1

  Choose a plot of garden in full sun to grow your watermelons and rake it to loosen the soil.

• 2

  Mix fertilizer or compost into the soil.

• 3

  Dig a hole in the ground that is 2 inches deep and 24 inches across in the ground. If digging multiple holes, dig them at least 6 feet apart.

• 4

  Form a ring around the edge of the hole using the dirt from the hole.

• 5

  Place two watermelon seeds in each hole.

• 6

  Cover each seed with 1 inch of soil.

• 7

  Regularly water the watermelons and make sure the ground stays moist.

• 8

  Rake gently around the holes to keep the ground surrounding the watermelons moist.

• 9

  Harvest the watermelons when the tendrils of the vines turn brown.

Container Growing

• 10

  Place a large plastic container that is at least 15 inches across and 12 inches deep in a place in your yard that receives full sunlight.

• 11

  Poke holes in the bottom of the container using a hammer and nails to allow the soil to drain.

• 12

  Fill the container with planting soil or soil from your yard mixed with compost, leaving 2 inches at the top of the container.

• 13

  Dig a 1-inch hole in the middle of the dirt.

• 14

  Place two watermelon seeds in the hole. Use seeds from a miniature variety of watermelon.

• 15

  Lightly cover the seeds with 1 inch of soil.

• 16

  Regularly water the seeds and rake the soil in the container to keep it moist.

• 17

  Pick the watermelons when the part that rests on the soil is yellow.