Watermelon Mistakes to Avoid at ALL COSTS!

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Watermelon is summer's sweetest treat, but growing them can be challenging. Avoid these 6 watermelon growing mistakes (ALL ALL COSTS!), and learn how to fix them - for a juicy, abundant harvest of watermelon.
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DIGITAL TABLE OF CONTENTS: **Click on the time-stamp to re-watch your favorite part of the video.
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Mistake 1: Choosing the wrong variety
02:03 Mistake 2: Planting timing is off
05:03 Mistake 3: No enough support
09:05 Mistake 4: Fertilizing incorrectly
12:05 Mistake 5: Improper watering
13:51 Mistake 6: No pest & disease control plan
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@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

🍉What did you learn from this video? Let us know ⬇ Thanks for gardening with us! - CaliKim & CameraGuy ➡40% off CaliKim Seed Collections, CK Smart Pots and garden kits with code “SUMMER”, calikimgardenandhome.com. Ends 6.11.24. ➡June “Sizzling’ Summer Salad Station” Grow Your Groceries with CaliKim Connect+ Subscription Box: $20 off 1st box w/code “CONNECTJUNE”: bit.ly/CaliKimGrowYourGroceriesConnectPlusSubscriptionBox. Includes heat tolerant leafy green seeds, seed starting containers, soil, self-watering stake, and FREE canister of Monterey Lawn and Garden Sluggo Plus ($20 value). Available for limited time only.

@deltorres2100 Ай бұрын

Oh, I’m excited for this episode. I was actually very successful last year with the watermelon and melon or Canary melons and so I need to see this. Thank you.🍉

@jaytoney3007 Ай бұрын

Hi Kim. I'm still training my Sugar Baby watermelon to grow up the trellis. I have one on thr vine that is about the size of a tennis ball, and growing rapidly. I'm sure I saw at least one more tiny fruit. Growing in the same raised bed are Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe. I am finally seeing female flowera, so fruit soon. I am keeping my eye on a Thornburn's Terra-Cotta tomato. It needs just one more day to fully ripen, then it is harvest time, rain or shine. Nearly passing out, and avoiding falling over three times, I struggled to dig a planting hole for one of my peach trees. I got it two thirds finished before it started raining. I took it as a sign from God to stop digging. I'll finish planting the tree tomorro, weather providing. I'll also have beeteroot, cucumbers, and a tomato to harvest; the first tomato of the season. I've already harvested two dozen cucumbers and a bunch of peppers.

@EffSharp Ай бұрын

Also: I got myself some ladder mesh and made an adorable trellis. It was hard to find. But finally found it at one Home Depot. Thank you guys again for making such a positive impact on my life. Gardening has truly lifted my spirits during some hard times. ❤

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

That is awesome - so happy to hear it, Eff. Gardening truly is therapeutic. We appreciate you letting us into your life! Glad you found ladder mesh- it's always available at my local Home Depot - so its easy to grab and make a quick trellis. Keep up posted how your melon like it!

@hmmm..2733 Ай бұрын

I’ve made zero mistakes growing watermelon….because I’ve never tried to grow it before. This year is my first year, so I will take your advice. The trellis is getting reinforced tomorrow. Thank you!!

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

You can do it! And thanks for the LOL!!! You got this!!! CK

@Willie-bq6ry 22 күн бұрын

At the time of planting I use ammonia nitrate to side dress them and water them every week

@bonitaassure1565 Ай бұрын

Hi Kim it's me Bonita from Cape Town South Africa tnx for telling me about watermelon because of you 5 years ago I started my garden for my mom she past away a year ago but I'm still doing it for her I don't know where to find sugar baby watermelon seeds here in Cape Town by us

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Awwww, your story is so touching!!! Thank you for sharing that with us all. *hugs* for mom. Yes, getting my seeds abroad is quite a dilmnea, unless someone you know is traveling from here to you, that sort of thing, Bonita. Best, CaliKim

@AlSween Ай бұрын

I'm super excited to be growing 2 sugar baby watermelon plants up a cage. I have 2 melons that are about the size of softballs and this video gave me a great idea on how to make a hammock to support them.

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Now THAT is exciting!!! Keep me posted, I love your enthusiasm about this!! Thank you for watching! Kim

@bethb8276 Ай бұрын

I learned when to back off nitrogen feedings, and when to slow down watering. Can't really control the monsoons we get in summer though. But I'm thinking if I grow in smart pots I could try covering them.

@808.ladybugs Ай бұрын

🌺Aloha Kim, Got to do some succession planting, of our sugar babies, we're trying to do it in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of our garden to see which plant grows better. Btw, I finally got my zucchinis to grow. Growing more too in other beds....and doing the tomato trellis challenge🍅See you in your next video. Keep safe and stay cool (heard about those high temps). Mahalo🌈

@Stephanie_Cumbie Ай бұрын

My sugar babies broke ground!!!! I’m so excited! It’s the first time. Note to put them with a good trellis. Thank you for the “show and tell” - it’s always helpful.

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

THIS IS SO EXCITING!!!! Nice, Stephanie, Yay!!!!! So happy for you!!

@iwant.a.pepper Ай бұрын

I finally came around to trying watermelon for the first time this season 🙌😆🙌 Hola Kim and Jerry 👋 Growing the Sugar Baby and the Moon and Star varieties and they doing well so far 🤞 So this video is perfectly timed for me! I’m trellising them upward and super excited about how quickly they are growing… anyways, fantastic video, thank you always for the helpful tips 🫶

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Hello Baja!!!! You are growing so much! Keep it growing!! Glad the video was helpful - CK/CG

@wademillar3302 Ай бұрын

Thanks for these tips. The part about fungicide has hopefully explained why my water melons were a failure last season.

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Hi Wade - oh no - sorry to hear that last year fungus was an issue. As the Powdery Mildew grows, there is not much green showing on the leaves to photosynthesize, which really affects the plant's growth. The good thing is, you've got a plan now - so this year will be better! Glad it helped.

@silentvoiceinthedark5665 Ай бұрын

Last year I planted honey dews, deer at most of them but I enjoyed a few good ones. This year I think I am going to enjoy some venison

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Very nice!!! It's always something....the deer, etc. the garden is ongonig!!! Keep it up!! Kim

@mplslawnguy3389 Ай бұрын

First year trying watermelons. Have no idea what to expect. We had like 4 inches of rain in 2 days and they were sitting in standing water for a few days so I figured I'd lose them, but after about 4 days drying out, they seem to be fine and look like they are starting to put on new growth. Just going to let them grow in the ground and sprawl out like they do naturally and hope for the best.

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

How exciting! Just a few things that may help: Keep the soil well drained. Keep consistent moisture but NOT water logged (do not overlove them with water). And, apply mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture. Keep us posted!!! CaliKim Thank you for watching.

@mplslawnguy3389 Ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 Thanks for the tips. Keeping my soil well-drained is a long term project in my clay, nothing that can be fixed immediately. Even though clay stays wet (and even overly dry sometimes), mulch helps. Not too deep, but it helps the water penetrate better without runoff. Clay is not as bad as some people like to make it out to be! It can be turned into a great soil to grow in, and has a lot of benefits. Too much rain can be a problem, but luckily I don't usually get that here, that's only an occasional occurrence.

@meysam9 Ай бұрын

That's great 😊

@suravijoshi758 Ай бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you!

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

You're very welcome, Josh - glad it was helpful. Are you growing watermelon this summer? Thanks for stopping by!

@suravijoshi758 Ай бұрын

Me and my friend are trying to grow sugar baby watermelon in a community garden for the first time. Your video will help not to make any mistakes. ❤

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Good to hear but keep in mind, mistakes are okay!!! Just correct the course afterwards, that's alright!

@katkinslow Ай бұрын

Your dog is so cute❤

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Aww, thanks. Mac, Border Collie Mix, 13 years, a laid back border collie - which is okay by me! Thank you, Kat' !!! CaliKim

@juliewenn3890 Ай бұрын

What did you use for the compost once you were a month in? You called it a top dressing. Thanks

@stephaniegee227 Ай бұрын

Great video! We debated what to plant this year, and we're trying a small honeydew melon for the first time. Can the tips here also work for honeydews?

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Thank you, glad it was helpful, Stephanie. You can't follow the same tips straight across from watermelons to honeydew, there are some differences, as well (too many to list here). I would do a deep dive on the topic first! CK

@Danielle-dv1li 25 күн бұрын

Great video! I learned about the appropriate sowing soil temperature. I have five sprawling sugar baby plants that I planted from seed on March 22nd. t think I planted them too early because they took longer to come up and they all didn't emerge. Anyway, the melon is growing now and the vines have spread over the edge of the raised bed. I saw on that's about the size of a plum this morning! There's a lot of fruit and the vines are growing outside the raised bed and onto the ground, which I covered with cardboard. Are we supposed to thin the vines or the fruit on the vines? Mine are quite sprawling. You didn't mention thinning at this point. A friend asked me about thinning and I didn't know. In fact, it never occurred to me.

@CaliKim29 23 күн бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that your Sugar Baby melons are thriving! It sounds like they're doing really well with lots of fruit already growing. For sprawling vines like yours, it's generally not necessary to thin the vines themselves. However, you might want to thin the fruit to ensure the remaining ones have enough space to grow larger. Congrats on your melon success so far! 🍉 Hope this helps - CK

@Danielle-dv1li 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for the quick response! ❤

@h.sinclair Ай бұрын

Another great tutorial @CaliKim29 thanks! Just grabbed some of that Monterey online, sounds like a good investment. Fired up a porch garden and my porch has loads of mites all over the place... dunno if they're harmful or not but they moved in and are not paying rent!

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!! As for applying Monterey - if possible, apply in early AM and early evening! Thanks for the giggles - CK

@h.sinclair Ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 thanks Kim - just to clarify - first application once in the morning and again in the evening? Also, I meant to ask, can or "should" this be used on all plants? I have chive tomato squash peas basil spearmint 4 kinds of peppers, wheat grass chard, lettuces, rocket, cantelope and watermelon - good for all? cheers

@EffSharp Ай бұрын

The seeds I got from you are doing great! Fingers crossed I don’t kill my plants. 😂

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback on the seeds! You got this!

@keithrodz6485 Ай бұрын

Hi kim I have to restart my watermelon seed than i plant them in my smartpots 🍉🍉

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Ok, startovers, those are okay, right, Keith!!!? Keep us posted CK

@Willie-bq6ry 22 күн бұрын

How often do you fertilize your watermelon when you plant them

@CaliKim29 20 күн бұрын

In Southern California, I typically fertilize watermelons every 2-3 weeks. I start with a balanced fertilizer when they’re young, then switch to a fertilizer higher in phosphorus and potassium as they begin to flower and fruit. Consistent watering and good soil management also help them thrive in the warm climate. Hope this helps - CK

@reneegrubbs990 Ай бұрын

Hi Kim! I’ve got a couple of sugar babies growing but haven’t seen them get any bigger in the last couple of weeks. There’s no end-rot or disease I can see and they are on a regular feeing schedule but they’re just not getting larger. Am I doing something wrong?

@santaanaroadwildman3614 Ай бұрын

I remember when u grew the Ali Baba! I need Complete Disease Control!

@corvetwilliams 21 күн бұрын

I'm new to this and I did a raised garden bed and I dumped a bunch of seeds from a large watermelon in it, not knowing I was supposed to plant less seeds. It's been about 4 weeks, is it too late to transplant some to another raised bed or should I just keep them all together now? Im learning more about trellis' and feeding from your videos as well. I used cinnamon as a pesticide do you have experience with that?

@CaliKim29 18 күн бұрын

Hi there! Welcome to the wonderful world of gardening! 🌱 Don't worry, you're doing great for a beginner! As for your watermelon seeds, it's not too late to transplant some of them to another raised bed. Watermelons can be pretty resilient. Just make sure to be gentle when moving them to avoid damaging the roots. If you decide to keep them all together, just be aware that they might compete for space and nutrients, but you can still manage them with proper care. It's awesome that you're learning about trellises and feeding from the videos. Those will definitely help your plants thrive! Regarding cinnamon as a pesticide, yes, it can be a natural deterrent for pests and even help prevent fungus. Just sprinkle a bit around the base of your plants. Keep up the good work-CK

@fyrehawkSix Ай бұрын

How many sugar babies do you let grow on one vine in the air pots or small raised bed. It looks like 2-5 but I am curious, do you pinch off the flowers and prune the extra vines back or let them go?

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

2-3 at most. It can be beneficial to pinch off some of the early flowers or small fruits to prioritize the growth of a few larger fruits. This is especially important if the plant is young or if you notice it is struggling to support multiple fruits. To manage space and encourage the plant's energy toward fruit production, you can prune back any excessive vines or side shoots. Focus on maintaining the main vine and a few productive side branches. I hope this helps! CaliKim

@juliekovach9784 Ай бұрын

Last year I grew Sugar Baby Watermelons with 2 plants in a 15 gallon #Smart Pot with the double tomato cage trellis and they were delicious. Have you grown a large watermelon in a #Smart Pot? If so, what size and how did you trellis it. I am experimenting with growing a seedless watermelon this year which requires putting 2 seedless plants and 1 seeded plant in proximity to one another in order to achieve cross-pollination. What size pot would you recommend?

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Hey Julie! I've only grown the smaller sizes in Smart Pots, but it certainly can be done with a larger size melon! I'd suggest at least a 30 gallon, but their 100 gallon would be fantastic! Then just modify the A frame trellis to fit the space. If you want a pre-made trellis, I love the Gardeners Tall Titan Trellis. Super sturdy, very durable. I have several and they've lasted me for years already with no sign of wear. Pick them up at gardeners.com, make sure you get the tall ones. And don't forget to use the code calikim for 10% off at smartpots.com! Keep me posted!

@juliekovach9784 Ай бұрын

Kim, I have the Tall Titans to put my tomatoes in this year!

@angelaraum1545 Ай бұрын

I have a issue with squirrels. I've found one of my smart pots the squirrels have put big holes in them. Any idea to deter. I'm about to replace to plastic or metal.

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Yes, this is. real and very frustrating problem. I cannot think of anything except, be on the livestream this Monday, 12pm...I have both SmartPot AND Monterey Lawn and Garden care...you could ask that very question, Angela. This battle is real. I am sorry my delay! Kim