How I Grow Watermelons From Seed to Harvest

How I Grow Watermelons From Seed to Harvest - ft. Two Awesome Varieties

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Let's explore growing watermelons from seed to harvest and the steps I take to grow these awesome fruits. I'll show you how to grow Watermelons throughout the whole process, and we'll grow 2 interesting varieties - Gold in Gold watermelon and Moon & Stars watermelon.
In this grow guide, we'll cover questions like how to grow watermelons from seed, how to plant watermelons, as well as things like pollination, fertilizing, watering, how to tell when watermelons are ripe, plus a taste test of course!
I'm excited to be sharing this Summer growing journey with you, and I hope it helps to give you some insight and inspiration to grow your own delicious watermelons in your garden.
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Extra Watermelon Growing Tips:
- Watermelon seeds need warm temperatures to germinate, at least 18c (65f).
- If you have a short Summer growing season, you can get the seedlings going somewhere warm indoors so they're ready to be transplanted once it's warm enough.
- I try to avoid starting them too early in Spring as you want them to continue with their seedling vigor into rapid growth through nice warm Summer weather. They grow especially fast when temperatures are 25c (77f) and above.
- You can get varieties that grow and mature faster than others, so have a quick google of your chosen variety to see if you have a growing season long enough to suit the amount of days that variety needs to mature. For example: Gold in Gold variety matures around 70 days from transplant & Moon & Stars needs a longer season at 85 days from transplant.
- Watermelon seeds can also be sown directly once the temperature is warm enough outside, and works best if you live somewhere with a season that caters for the full length of time that these take to grow.
-Above all else, if it doesn't work out well the first time you grow them, have another go next year! I've failed multiple times growing them in the past, but this is the best way to learn, grow and become a better gardener!
Wishing you all the best with the growing, and let me know how it goes! :)
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I live on a 2 acre piece of land in New Zealand where we are turning a grass paddock into and abundant, edible paradise! So come along on this journey with me as I experiment with growing, and try to push the limits of what I can grow in my area. I'll share with you my successes and failures so hopefully you'll learn from them and have a go yourself! Come learn with me and Subscribe to join this awesome community :)
0:00 Intro
0:22 Varieties
1:19 Starting Seeds
1:50 Setting up garden & planting
4:00 Mulching
4:24 Fertilizing
4:48 Flowers & Pollination
5:26 Watering tips & fruit forming
7:07 Rapid Growth
7:21 How to tell when ripe & Harvesting
9:42 Tasting the watermelons
12:22 Good luck with the melons :)
12:41 Bloopers
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@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoyed the bloopers at the end 😝 By the way, I’ve put a few extra growing tips in the video description which might help. Feel free to share the video with anyone that might be interested and thanks heaps for watching! 🌱 😊

@MitchK_ 2 жыл бұрын

Bloopers were funny man, thanks for sharing them! 😂🦟😖

@CraigWedd 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 loved it

@NizarMassouh 2 жыл бұрын

Great editing on this one! Good job mate

@philipdahl8767 2 жыл бұрын

the way you handled the wasp sting was really impressive but the pure chaos of it was hilarious.

@junaid7530 2 жыл бұрын

Hey can you share some link where I can buy seeds for that gold in gold

@dwgryphon 2 жыл бұрын

You honestly must be one of the most patient and organised youtubers! Every time I watch your videos I think about what a job it must be to take all this footage, store it, then sort through it and edit it together for a consistent narrative that sometimes spans months or years! But it pays off; every video is a delight. Thank you for doing what you do!

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donelle!

@ellieobrien1159 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this too!! I suppose that is one of the teachings of the plants...patience

@Akren905 Жыл бұрын

Yeah super organized it's a good thing. A few tubers just drop projects or forget footage or don't take it.

@senkaku5343 Жыл бұрын

I honestly told my wife almost this same exact comment while watching this video. Specifically saying how impressive some of the multi year long projects pay off, and must be super satisfying to accomplish.

@carelsmit4121 Жыл бұрын

I learnt a lot from this video.

@deathwishxx6 Жыл бұрын

I am a 17 year old who hardly goes outside and I have never planted anything in my life, somehow I still find your videos very entertaining and I've been subscribed for a few months already lol

@Mark723 Жыл бұрын

Inspiration comes in many forms, as does its fulfillment. Enjoy the things in life which provide you happiness, and who knows what next may come.

@rootkit0 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I often find gardening videos annoying, without any structure or just click baits... But your channel!! It's pure joy to watch it🌱🌱💚💚

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Patrycja, really appreciate it and glad you like them :)

@AmbrociousXP 10 ай бұрын

I mean...he is nice to look at too.

@firesalamander100 2 жыл бұрын

For transplanting anything in the Cucurbit family, it seems that any root disturbance is basically a death sentence, so your newspaper idea is fantastic. Biggest thing is to remember that trying to plant multiple plants in a single container that will require separation upon transplanting will ruin your melon dreams.

@mythilikrishna3632 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I am from India 👍. I appreciate your efforts. This one is awesome . Tasting the fruit and describing it taste is very happy to see . Keep it up 👍

@Ontariosaurus 2 жыл бұрын

This is soothing in a way that only individuals who love plants and are from New Zealand can deliver on. As a Canadian with harsh winters and fleeting hot summers I really want to grow more when I can.

@justwater3859 Жыл бұрын

man i feel that. My idea would be to have a green house but where i live they tend to not survive

@AfafAhmed1 2 жыл бұрын

Ye he he , I can see the Bottle gourd in the Background which you have used in your previous videos, That was Really a Superb video.

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@mohammedalhadithy65 2 жыл бұрын

One have to appreciate the great efforts you put on these videos! They're very entertaining and informative

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohammed, really appreciate the comment :)

@user-ih6ge5xh4u Жыл бұрын

@@TheKiwiGrower фя

@Aidan93721 Жыл бұрын

I actually grew watermelons this year and they turned out great! Although I didn’t do the best job because it was my first time planting watermelons, it was really fun and felt very rewarding when I finally harvested and ate them. I had a batch of 6 watermelons. Don’t know what type they were though.

@Gadsdentreadlightly 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in south Louisiana USA. Quick tip if you have a bit too much wet weather or want to allow them to ripen on the vine longer to encourage extra sweetness, rotate the melons on the vine to keep the white / yellow spot on the bottom from turning into rot.

@therudimentroom 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot get over how large your plants grew in such a short time! They look amazing

@ooee8088 Жыл бұрын

Right, almost unbelievable

@MitchK_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kalem, for this awesome video and tips! I just started growing my watermelons, and I didn't know about the splitting🤯. I was worried if I needed to make bigger mounds or not, but now I know they're perfect! Right now, the plants are about the size of my hands. Hopefully I'll get some fruit this year! 🍉

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Mitch, hope they grow well for you!

@gandharaorganicfoods 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheKiwiGrower I'm from Lahore city Pakistan. I have a question. I'm growing these watermelons in My home garden hence their growing speed is too slow. although I'm giving them all the professional fertilizers but can they grow and survive in Monsoon season or humid temperature or not?

@doctorcrew1631 2 жыл бұрын

@@gandharaorganicfoods The thing you really need to worry about is the windstorms

@munimulhoque6408 2 жыл бұрын

It's very nice to see someone enjoying the fruits of his labour..literally

@jamiestewart7327 Жыл бұрын

You've motivated me to germinate every seed I find and see what happens!!! 💚👍🏽 Thanks mate

@Tuinierenopstrobalen 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is the best of two of my favourite things: growing my own food, and (what I consider to be) my second home New Zealand. Thank you so much for your in depth and really inspiring video's!!

@gwagner1380 2 жыл бұрын

Man I'm seriously amazed with all your work and dedication! Whenever I see your channel I miss the good old days when I was younger and helped on my grandpa vineyard back in Germany. Those Watermelons looked amazing and hopefully I can grow some up here in México as the weather is basically summer all year long. Been trying to get some grapes up and running and with the pandemic I finally did since I had the time. Now I'm following your vids for dragonfruit since its a local fruit where I'm living and if the spring/summer is kind, maybe I will try watermelons as well. Thanks for all the info you give us!

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, and that's awesome that you're growing and trying some things out. Great way to use time in lockdown. Good luck with everything you grow :)

@sclarke869 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore your landscape. I would live at that location today! The view is awesome. I love farming and chickens around the yard. Oh!

@aussiecountry9320 2 жыл бұрын

One of these days I'll remember that your growing seasons are flipped compared to here in the US before I start watching a video and not be slightly confused for the first 20 seconds lol. It's a nice change of pace that you collect a whole bunch of footage over the course of growing something for one video rather than making multiple videos over the course of growth. Your channel has a nice laidback calmness, and it's easy to see how much you enjoy growing things and all your animals. I also enjoy getting to see a whole bunch of cool and unique plants being grown that I can't grow due to my climate. Thank you for sharing all this with us :).

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it :). Have a great Summer

@Hau.H 2 жыл бұрын

You are living my dream 😍❤️! Keep doing you thing 😊👍👍👍

@shrekss 2 жыл бұрын

Production quality 📈

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@Ganeshius 2 жыл бұрын

In the past month I must have watched all your videos mate !! Now rewatching. Really like how you explain every minutiae and also love what you do!! Thank you Kalem 👏

@sonnylangston 2 жыл бұрын

The golden melon looks delicious!

@simonroper4713 2 жыл бұрын

The newspaper seed pot is so clever. I really like that!

@jacqui8392 Жыл бұрын

Favorite kiwi gardener ever 🌻

@Vincent-li8rx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such amazing content, keep growing!

@TottoHolm Жыл бұрын

The smile you give at the end when you eat the watermelons...! 😁 It must feel so incredibly rewarding to (literally) eat the fruits of your labor! The melons looked very tasty.

@debrapavlich8231 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you!!

@beazleydang3913 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so satisfying to watch! Keep up the great work Kalem.

@ravik4345 2 жыл бұрын

12:17 Sharing with the sheep.. really a kind gesture. Good on ya.

@jelena8357 Ай бұрын

You are pure gold, respect!

@melanieallen8980 Жыл бұрын

your videos are amazing, informative & very Inspiring!!😍Thankyou!!

@danalewis1535 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you documented your watermelon journey. Thank you!

@Mark723 Жыл бұрын

He could document his journey of reading the phone book and I'd be along for the ride. Such a genuine and calming individual with an innate love of gardening - a very good combination that.

@hivolco151 2 жыл бұрын

Love all the variety you grow! Awesome!!

@pompe221 2 жыл бұрын

The sound of that knife cutting the Moon and Stars is amazing. I don't do ASMR but yeah. Also it's so nice to see watermelon with black seeds in them -- the only kind my local grocery stores sell is that seedless kind.

@sunshinecarnivores1919 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, I grow some watermelon's from seed from the fruit we got from the store. Never got a good fruit though but the plants themselves were great!

@ravik4345 2 жыл бұрын

Those gold watermelons look really tempting.

@dougshumway7229 Жыл бұрын

I am now growing these types of melons because of this video! They are doing good.

@menekseuebel6530 2 жыл бұрын

They all look amazing 👏 😍

@vanphongsavan3119 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Thank you for presentation..

@AM-uo1iq 2 жыл бұрын

So good and positive and calm. That's my type of content.

@kathrynflannery2889 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Great tips. Thank you!

@doyoureallyneedtoknow2822 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Florida. I am in love with the moon 🌙 and stars ✨ watermelon 🍉. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for those ripening tips! I’m giving watermelons a try in my garden this summer.

@spoonnwithsunshinehomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of planting on a mound that I've seen

@muhammadsameedqureshi7531 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for rescuing battery hens, they really needed that help! Hoping to grow my own watermelons soon.

@chontedillard5063 11 күн бұрын

I live in Southern California and I planted a yellow watermelon , I am now at the Flower Stage and I see the round watermelons . I am so Excited I can't wait for them to get big and juicy so far so good.

@chihiro5156 2 жыл бұрын

wow. That's amazing. I got so much knowledge about planting watermelon. Thank you Man. keep your great works.. 🤩🤩🍉🍉

@TimmyMack-dm4yj 2 жыл бұрын

They look so good!!

@jimsonballeta2371 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome and relaxing video! ☺️☺️

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimson, was hoping it would have that vibe

@jmoney4000 2 жыл бұрын

Such. A. Vibe.

@josephmorgan5630 5 ай бұрын

Awesome & Happy New Year to you and the whanau!

@mixkicauangguksabahborneo434 2 жыл бұрын

Nice sharing 👍

@josephkeruilwe9484 Жыл бұрын

Deeply interested, indeed you are such a great teacher Sir....i have learned a lot about Horticulture from my Dadd who is now no more...he passed away last year' he really taught me a lot when it comes to Horticulture...trully what am learning from you Sir is very different...i remember on his words he used to say this to me that son what you are learning from me you as a youth you can use any techniq you want to improve this ,cause technology is growing every day...and this are the words that i will never forget in my life, May his soul rest in Peace..he was just a great farmer like you Sir

@funbrothers96 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see the growing methods you show here on youtube big thank you and keep at it , your videos look amazing too well done and thanks for shareing

@khalidabdalla6341 2 жыл бұрын

It's really wonderful watching your videos ..thumps up 👍👍👍

@reubensharpe21 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video dude, as always! Such stunning varieties; cannot get over how beautiful the Moon and Stars are. They look exactly like a Splendid Tree Frog. Once I get a patch large enough I'd absolutely love to grow these myself!! 🍉

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! They do look pretty incredible ay. Exciting future project to look forward to :)

@DJtheChemist 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Thanks for another great one!

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! :)

@josephinequarcoopome9348 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@wh3747 2 жыл бұрын

I once met this guy on a site like omegle and had a good talk with him, back then he was working at Auckland Zoo with the primates, a while later I saw him in the news papers for his work there. Such a good dude, so humble!

@ComputerDegreeMen 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you make the video with piece and patience, waiting for 3 months. Nature is best in world🤩❤

@karinanalbandyan3009 Жыл бұрын

This is incredible! I live in Florida, and this summer I’ll try to grow my own watermelons

@josephjarata4781 Жыл бұрын

Sir im so happy to discover ur channel. Its really very helpful and informative.. thank u.

@sarah_farm 6 ай бұрын

I never missed one video of yours,the food you made for your family looks very delicious and healthy,you are blessed to have an extraordinary talent,thanks for sharing your life with us

@JenniferA886 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thankyou for this… really good editing skills 👍👍👍

@finalbossediting 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! And I've been trying to grow nutmeg, so would love to see a video on that one day - it's really tricky, but so versatile if you can make it work!

@lyndastarwriter8507 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the primer. I learned a lot, PLUS, I love watermelon. I learned of a new variety through your video. You do a great job of teaching.

@mariodiaz8078 Жыл бұрын

I love watermelons and I drool while watching this video.

@angeloco6443 2 жыл бұрын

the end of the video was so funny, it brings those moments weve all had in the garden together

@mahendrachannel-ip8pg Жыл бұрын

always success bro, greetings from Indonesian farmers

@ravik4345 2 жыл бұрын

Just in time for summer. Thanks.

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

No worries, hope it helps :)

@gogoasainfuriata762 Жыл бұрын

You could also pickle the small ones. They are amazing. Look up for a recipe. In my childhood I've had apples, quince fruit, white grapes and unrip plums, all pickled.

@thecurlefarm 2 жыл бұрын

Love the ending 😄 dam wasps

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

😅😬

@NubianP6 2 жыл бұрын

Love the ending! 😂😂😂 Thanks for the video! 👍🏽

@jazzwinter8922 Жыл бұрын

It was amazing

@Ponimancp Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the tutorial on how to add watermelon from seeds to fruiting watermelon plants and their fruit results. Very detailed and thank you very much..

@ronniet71 2 жыл бұрын

Your a cool dude. Thank you for your presentation. When you eat them, it sounds soooo good!!!

@AdirondackRuby 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Growing watermelon for the first time (at least the first time in adulthood, on my own) so I'm getting all the hints I can!

@TheeJoieDeVivreGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@jamestropicals8262 2 жыл бұрын

I Love the gold in gold melon, it looks amazing!

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

So good man! :)

@Coolclimatetropicalfruits 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a watermelon straight from the garden 👍

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 😁

@gamesclips380 Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, i was thinking of planting the "Janosik" watermelon, and your video helped me really much because now i know what to do

@binnicksforge9359 2 жыл бұрын

Nice watermelons

@donsamarasinghe4899 Жыл бұрын

What a great channel you have. I really like how realistic and down to earth you are. Thank you!

@TheKiwiGrower Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@cozinhandocomakeide2695 2 жыл бұрын

a word that defines your channel: amazing. when the notifications of your work arrive, I'm sure it will be worth watching. your content always shows much more than the images! you can see his dedication and love for what he does, always wanting to make his followers satisfied. thank you very much for the beautiful work. God bless you and your family 🙏 a big kiss from Brazil 🇧🇷👍

@janehonda4073 6 ай бұрын

Amazing video! Subscribed.

@VHF808 Жыл бұрын

Positively feel good videos you have here, greetings from the Philippines 😊

@sylvesterclasspeters5366 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video

@ryanbennett2157 Жыл бұрын

awesome video thanks a lot mate.

@ranwedzirlukhwareni1061 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I actually planted my first melon early this year motivated by your first video. And my first bite of a watermelon. I'm 37🙈

@sarimanismanto539 2 жыл бұрын

Goood water melon's Super colour

@fozzybear8878 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable video, and thanks for giving the chickens a better life. :)

@leprog1464 Жыл бұрын

When I think of summer, I think of the hot Arizona weather

@julienfowler8274 Жыл бұрын

Makes me want watermelon so much... 🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

@olivesaregreatinspaghetti9769 2 жыл бұрын

The chocolate sheep is so cute! Great content as always and my mouth really watered on that yellow WM🤤

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot :)

@bestwaytodogarden108 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent great 👍🏿

@MoatazMohamady 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing 🤩

@Worldfriends218 Жыл бұрын

hope to try some

@qualqui 2 жыл бұрын

Great vídeo ya have here Kalem, I'll remember this when i plant some sugar babies!👍😋🍉

@KevinL242 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos. All the way from The Bahamas 🇧🇸.

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, thanks for watching!

@Ruktiet 2 жыл бұрын

Man I love your channel! And your quality is even improving! Inspires me to live like you do one day. Looks like a very satisfying way of life. Thanks for the content.

@TheKiwiGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Victor, appreciate the feedback :)