How to Grow WATERMELONS in CONTAINERS, Cheap and Easy Patio Gardening

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GROW MASSIVE WATERMELONS IN CONTAINERS 🍉
00:00 Intro
00:11 Why Grow Watermelons and Which Kinds
00:48 How to Plant Watermelons
01:09 Which Containers to Use
01:23 What Soil to Use
01:36 Transplanting Watermelon Seedlings
02:09 Mulching Watermelon Plants
02:24 Where to Plant Watermelons
02:29 Growing Watermelons up a Trellis
02:45 Pruning Watermelon Plants
03:12 Top Dressing Plants
04:11 Removing Small Melons and Flowers
04:27 Supporting Melons with Netting
04:48 Signs of Ripe Watermelons
05:43 Harvesting and Tasting Container Grown Watermelons
08:17 Common Issues Growing Watermelons
09:05 Final Thoughts
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@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Share this Video if you Love Watermelons!🍉❤ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Why Grow Watermelons and Which Kinds 00:48 How to Plant Watermelons 01:09 Which Containers to Use 01:23 What Soil to Use 01:36 Transplanting Watermelon Seedlings 02:09 Mulching Watermelon Plants 02:24 Where to Plant Watermelons 02:29 Growing Watermelons up a Trellis 02:45 Pruning Watermelon Plants 03:12 Top Dressing Plants 04:11 Removing Small Melons and Flowers 04:27 Supporting Melons with Netting 04:48 Signs of Ripe Watermelons 05:43 Harvesting and Tasting Container Grown Watermelons 08:17 Common Issues Growing Watermelons 09:05 Final Thoughts

@beyourself2444 2 ай бұрын

The first time I saw the yellow watermelons was a child in the 80s in the Caribbean where I'm from. Now it's more commonlace

@thevikingfarmerhd4039 2 ай бұрын

What is that intro song right before your video start? I don't think perlite isn't that good but it's better than nothing lol. I grow in 100% fully organic living soil and i think using a high quality organic pumice is more earth friendly and healthier for organic living soil. I enjoy watching your videos and I'm in California Zone 9A.

@Cultivatinggratitude Ай бұрын

Hey James I’ve loved watching your videos over the past few years! I’m trying sugar babies this year and my little ones are excited. Have you ever tried those?

@wesgeezyfosheezy Ай бұрын

JAMES! HALLLP!!! I rolled the dice on a single watermelon in a container this year after watching this video. It looks like a deer took off the top of the vine. There is a new grow on the end of the Vine but there's also what appears to be a stronger grow point coming out of the base of the plant. Which one should I cut off?! Should I cut the 3-ft Vine and let the base grow? Kind of starting over. Or should I cut the base and let the new growth continue to grow from the vine? TY TY TY SOOO MUCH!! 💛

@user-gd4qq3up1v 11 күн бұрын

Wow that's a real black seed watermelon the kind I grew up on great that's the real stuff

@joleh6077 2 ай бұрын

I love how Tuck is such a good boi! Eats so well, coat is shiny, life is good.

@SirSkippy87 28 күн бұрын

I grow watermelon, not only to eat, but for competition. The varieties I grow to eat are Crimson Sweet, Black Diamond, Jubilee, Georgia Rattlesnake, Moon and Stars, Orange Glo, Orange TenderSweet, Yellow Crimson, and White Wonder! I grow them for myself and my family, but also to sell. The first year we moved into our home I grew several varieties of watermelon, as well as many other veggies and fruits, and neighbors loved them so much they said they would pay for them every year, they told people, and so on, shave repeat customers year after year and new customers. Anyhow, I grow Carolina Cross for competition that I graft to a bottle gourd rootstock. My largest was 253 lbs, 11 lbs off my state record, and 97 lbs off the world record… my goal is to take the Georgia state record… I love growing plants in general but watermelon plants are especially fun to grow and I love how they look…

@jolietia 23 күн бұрын

Woah. That's awesome.

@JongelaRandle 8 күн бұрын

OMG that's amazing! I wish I could get a personal lesson. I really want to grow watermelon once we move back South. I just want them to grow successfully. So any tips you can give me here I'll appreciate

@janicemiles7907 2 ай бұрын

Those watermelons look so good. Tuck must be the healthiest, happiest doggo ever! 💞

@ghostrider7104 2 ай бұрын

We need a TUCK tee - I'd buy it. That little face chomping carrots would be something worth having 🧡

@rainspirit3973 2 ай бұрын

Agreed! Or you and Tuck licking an ice cream cone. No fear! Or tuck sitting in a beach chair with a big wedge. My human loves me.💖💛💖💛💖💛💖💛💖💛💖💛💖💛

@carrie1163 2 ай бұрын

growing watermelon in a pot! Holy smokes! Awesome! :)

@zaria5785 2 ай бұрын

I planted a few 🍉 seeds. Didn’t think they’d germinate but I got 100% success. Now I have to transplant them into 5 gallon containers. I was wondering just yesterday how they’d do if they’re not in the ground. Thanks James for coming through. ✌🏼

@Kevin_Phu 2 ай бұрын

Did you buy the seeds or get them straight from a watermelon?

@jennysfarmsweetfarm7726 2 ай бұрын

You are my favorite gardening channel! I just found you a few days ago when looking for videos on planting pepper plants. I'm gleaning so much about gardening in raised beds from watching. Love your channel and that little garden buddy, "Tuck" is adorable!🐕 Thanks for sharing your gardening wisdom with us!

@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Let's Gooo!!! ❤️😁🐕

@pixelatedpenny. 2 ай бұрын

I truly believe you can grow anything in containers! Love to see those beautiful watermelons! Glad to see you and Tuck doing well! ❤

@annettelebhardt4073 2 ай бұрын

Oh, my goodness Tuck is so adorable !!!! :)

@AlSween 2 ай бұрын

Perfect timing for this video! I'm doing pretty well with sugar baby watermelons for my first time gardening.

@sunnybunnyfreespirit 2 ай бұрын

I love that I found your channel! I love we basically get a tour of your gorgeous gardens every video, no matter what they’re about. Gardening is so overwhelming and when I feel like giving up I come watch your channel and you help keep me trying. I love that you’re still trying new things even tho you have been doing this for years and are obviously a master gardener. Thank you and Tuck for trying to help us all grow our own organic food. It’s like getting advice from and visiting a nice neighbor. You’ve been a welcomed distraction in this world with your positivity! Thank you so much! Long live you & Tuck with many blessings. 🙏 Jesus Saves 🙏

@ColdasIcePrincezz 2 ай бұрын

Tuck is living the life 🙌 ✨️

@Alexanders_giardino 2 ай бұрын

How did you read my mind, i needed this video so much thank you!

@karenlindley.9756 2 ай бұрын

Tucker is the man! We love him. Only come on here to watch him xx

@StephStruble Ай бұрын

All of my dogs have always loved watermelon. Its definitely their favorite treat. Nothing like cold watermelon on a hot day, even for your fur babies

@user-cx8md8kt3x 4 күн бұрын

But eww 🤢 I would never eat after an animal 🤢 Yuck I may never eat at someone's home who has animals

@koaandkalaadventures6970 2 ай бұрын

Tuck is one of a kind... I have never seen a dog eat veggies like this before. Way to go Tuck, you'll survive a doggie food shortage :)

@MsMiaAlexis Ай бұрын

Love your videos, super practical. Especially for those living in the Northeast.

@e4300 Ай бұрын

The Yellow and Silver Watermelons look awesome.

@lyricalstorms 2 ай бұрын

Hi James.... question for you..... you have very big veggies and lots of fruit to harvest. How do you store it?

@1summerflower 2 ай бұрын

Really nice color ! Yellow is one of my favorites! ❤🙏🏼💐🍉

@diannanoe9017 2 ай бұрын

I was just wishing today I could grow a watermelon in a container, thank you!

@teresamozingo6521 2 ай бұрын

Watermelon is one of my very favorite things to eat. I did not have very good luck with my plants last year. After watching this I know why. Thank you so much, James and Tuck, for teaching us how to grow healthy and delicious foods in our own back yards.

@Andrew-gx7xu 2 ай бұрын

Just curious, what was the reason?

@twilson355 2 ай бұрын

Planted mine 2 weeks ago! They are doing great in the totes!

@lindaseel9986 2 ай бұрын

We have had luck with Sugar Baby, Congo and Charleston Grey. They are big, but man, they produce so prolifically! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ For the Young King

@JustOutHereTrustingGod 2 ай бұрын

I’ve watched countless videos of people growing sugar babies and no one can quite time the harvest right. How long was it for you from seed to harvest?

@rastus666 2 ай бұрын

I had Charleston Grey one summer, and I had three that were over 25 pounds, with the heaviest over 32 pounds. Lots of smaller ones, also.

@lindaseel9986 2 ай бұрын

@@JustOutHereTrustingGod Oh golly, I don't remember. All I do remember is we got 10 good sized melons off of 2 plants. They were bland in taste though, so I pickled em.

@lindaseel9986 2 ай бұрын

@@rastus666 Yes, they are Huge! I got one that I could not lift so I rolled it with my foot. It ended up weighing 35 lbs. Called the neighbors for a watermelon feast.

@karesswalker2810 2 ай бұрын

I'm growing sugar baby. I'm new at watermelons. Can I put 2 plants in a 15 gallon pot?

@puppetlady1 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤for Tuck. Very informative video. Tuck knows what is good. Plug for watermelon planting Feeling down? Eat a watermelon; it’s impossible to be unhappy while savoring something sweet!

@TheTinkerersWife 2 ай бұрын

Those watermelon in buckets are amazing. I didn't realize you could grow them like that. That clay spray is such a game changer. Apple growers in Hood river Oregon use it and its helped them in keeping the fruit crops healthy and lets us know they are using chemical free options too.

@mcgritty8842 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this one! I started my seeds in my garage and the east coast heat is kickin into full gear. A couple more weeks until it’s really pushing those hot temps. I heard around June 10 and we there! 🎉❤❤❤❤❤

@McKeanTwins 2 ай бұрын

Omg i just planted watermelon in containers today!! 😂😂 definetly will use this video for planting adjustments for next your. Always want to improve every year and you give such good advice ❤😊

@TheDude1776 2 ай бұрын

Just realized I was unsubscribed. Just want to thank you, I have learned so much over the last couple years from you and am still. Finally doing a larger garden this year. Cutting back on grocery bills. You da man, thanks again.

@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Glad you’re back! Good luck with your garden this year, you got this!

@CmdrSoCal 2 ай бұрын

I grew buttercup pumpkins in contractor bags last year with good results. 3 plants per bag. The contractor bags were less than a dollar each.

@jawnaraestokes5836 2 ай бұрын

Do you mean the plastic contractor bags? Sorry for sounding silly, I thought of paper leaf bags I read it. I just need clarity. I'm growing from 5gal buckets so this video is great! I have mostly shale. So I'm open to new ideas! Thanks :)

@CmdrSoCal 2 ай бұрын

@@jawnaraestokes5836 Yes contractor bags/trash bags. Poke some holes for drainage. Buckets are too small for me. They give away pots at nurseries sometimes, I got some 15 gallon last year. I put a row of 10 bags 5x5 to simulate a raised bed.

@Sketching4Sanity 2 ай бұрын

LOVE 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 thankx for being You and sharing with the masses 🤲🏿🙏🏿✨

@Thabrothafrom626 Ай бұрын

I’ve been doing this for years, super easy to grow

@threeowls369 2 ай бұрын

Watermelon 🍉, 🪣, Let’s Go!!! 😊

@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Let's Gooo!!! 🍉❤️

@Nursemomma7 2 ай бұрын

I just freaking love this guy!!! I'm attempting gardening for my 2nd season and I follow you closely and have done amazing so far!

@BelleJane5 2 ай бұрын

Good morning James and Tuck. Love from Australia❤

@eddysplosion 2 ай бұрын

You sir, are a mad scientist!

@jackiek4159 2 ай бұрын

That watermelon looks absutely delicious!! 😍🙌🍉

@petanisukses_garden 2 ай бұрын

Wow The way to plant watermelon and the fruit yield is very steady

@ARoseGrowsInHarlem 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤ for Tuck! This came at a perfect time. I’m just about to transplant my watermelons. Thank you for sharing! ❤ 🍉

@riis4408 Ай бұрын

LOL Tuck is impatient with that watermelon - so adorable! Beautiful fruit. I wish y’all lived next door!

@coralpetals 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. When you say keep “a few” melons on the vine but cut off the other ones, how many would be the max you recommend keeping? Thank you!

@TheGratefulGarden 2 ай бұрын

I’m growing a few new varieties of melons for myself this year. A few different yellow varieties. I’m really excited! Thanks for your video 🤙

@RachelCowan-pm9xo 2 ай бұрын

Just what I needed today!! I have been debating what to do with the watermelon seedlings that my 6-year-old daughter helped me start a couple weeks ago. There isn’t a whole lot of space for watermelons so I wasn’t sure where to put them. I will now try containers! Thank you!

@9mccloud Ай бұрын

Must try🙌🏽

@katjamison 2 ай бұрын

Yahoo! I just bought two watermelon plants, small ice box. So happy my plan to use grow bags is ok. Thanks 🎉

@edwardlandersonlll9096 7 күн бұрын

Good Show!

@angelasherlin5277 Ай бұрын

I am so glad that you have opportunity to grow whatever you want.

@michelledenmon9315 2 ай бұрын

Aaaaabsolutely love this. I share your enthusiasm!!! 🍉

@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Let's Gooo!!!

@michelledenmon9315 2 ай бұрын

@@jamesprigioni lol You're awesome 🙂

@s.z.6200 2 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️ so cute eating from the garden.

@bldczn Ай бұрын

Awesome stuff!

@garfielda34 2 ай бұрын

We're going to try growing watermelons this year! ❤❤❤❤ as always for Tuck the king!

@floridalife1134 Ай бұрын

Great advice. Thank you

@tressalewis7004 2 ай бұрын

Two green thumbs up❤

@tamaranicoleofficial652 Ай бұрын

This video was sooo helpful!! Thank you so much

@annlyder8657 2 ай бұрын

They look fantastic. Thanks for the advice x.

@tayjahrivera7156 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much James! I’m in zone 8a and really trying to focus on growing quality vegetables this year, it’s my 3rd year gardening. I have two varieties of watermelon and am very excited to see how they grow.

@boostjunkieMike Ай бұрын

Definitely want to give this a try👌🏾😎👍🏾👍🏾

@andreacurtis2360 Ай бұрын

Great information. Thank you. 🎉

@abbyrhoads1183 Ай бұрын

Great video!

@SarahBahou 2 ай бұрын

This is for me! Thank so much!!

@AlissaPaige91 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I always love your videos!

@rjohnson610 2 ай бұрын

6:18 tuck looks even more excited!

@clem24u 2 ай бұрын

Great information and it applies to most melons.

@autumnmeadows4079 2 ай бұрын

you guys are amazing

@BettyThompson-qn7cl 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the good advice!

@deecooper1567 2 ай бұрын

I will def give this method this year. Thanks for sharing 🍉🍉👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

@thohtqube3484 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the information Bro

@jenniferdawson2536 2 ай бұрын

TUUUUCK!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙

@tiffanys9493 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips! First time growing sugar babies and cantaloupe in a raised bed. I’m training the vines up the trellis fencing like you have.

@nelliesfarm8473 2 ай бұрын

Talk about perfect timing! I just planted some in containers myself! Thanks for the tips!!!! ❤I have a cattle fence panel I'm using this year for a trellis !!!! 😊

@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Let's Gooo!!!

@Gkrissy 2 ай бұрын

I've been growing watermelon in containers for a few years now. It's easier, less risk of pest damage as well. I will grow some in beds and some in containers this season. Your watermelons look so tasty.

@nknight5228 2 ай бұрын

Lovely garden

@emylytle5409 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this tips ♥️👍👍

@cbrisalchemist6887 2 ай бұрын

I have 2 baby pools with liners planted with watermelons. I plan on trellising them and now I want a couple buckets as back up. Thanks for all you share and Tuck is absolutely adorable 🥰. My little terrier has been a garden queen since she was tiny. She used to pick green beans, corn (don’t even ask me how she harvested that…she was less than 2 # and the cob was bigger than her but she managed, and loved melons that she could fit inside😂 Now she’s eyeing the berry patches, particularly the blueberries.

@wingmok122 2 ай бұрын

You made me feel like I can do it, too!!❤❤

@anniecochrane3359 2 ай бұрын

"so sweet its scary" Love it

@missthang4770 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for that detailed tutorial James! I'm going to try my hand again at growing watermelon. I may even apply your techniques to my squash vines as well! ❤❤ for the little boss.

@user-re2bj9iu9u 2 ай бұрын

Tks as usual❤🦋🙏🏻

@pamelaadams3649 2 ай бұрын

Love those raised containers

@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Let's Gooo!!!

@thetheashow1324 2 ай бұрын

You make it look so fun and easy but this is truly intimidating. I don’t think I can keep my plants alive long like that. Also I love watermelon! It’s my fav fruit :)

@jessicadominguez8518 21 күн бұрын

Let’s talk about how the dog is eating healthy … I love it… going to work on that cucumber ❤️

@minivandreamin1789 2 ай бұрын

James, I would love a whole video on the kaolin clay. Like what all plants it can be used on and the ratio to water that you use. I bought some and not sure where to start with it.

@kimkearney5914 2 ай бұрын

I'd also like more info on the kaolin clay & how to mix and use it.

@leopardwoman38 5 күн бұрын

Great video! 👍👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😀💕🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

@AmberDieterich 2 ай бұрын

Every video James has to say tuck loves those plants because they’re full of water

@3coins. 2 ай бұрын

Tuck seems to love the watermelon 🍉

@joyjoshfreshgarden4400 2 ай бұрын

Super.

@bdwon 2 ай бұрын

For the Young King❤

@mohamadalnaeme4592 2 ай бұрын

I have a One watermelon plants That's doing very well And I love seeing tuckon your video

@nickcastano1222 2 ай бұрын

I am learning a lot from you bro! I love your videos on grapes.

@rysrys5213 2 ай бұрын

Great 😊

@samanthahoos9827 2 ай бұрын

Planting buckets today and placing in a side garden I created for sprawling pumpkins. It’s the one place I rarely get to every day so I need plants that don’t need me as often over there. Plenty of perennial herbs and flowers in it, potatoes, onions, berries so I can water from above and let it go. 😊