There is nothing quite like the sweet bite of a watermelon on a blazing summer afternoon. But what if we told you that instead of picking one from the store, you can grow your very own juicy giants, right at home? Whether you have a sun-drenched backyard or just a few containers on a balcony, growing watermelon is completely doable and also a fun activity for the whole family.

From the rush of watching tiny seeds grow into extending vines to the joy of slicing into a ripe melon you nurtured yourself, homegrown watermelon hits differently.

In this step-by-step guide, we will show you the right conditions to grow watermelons at home:

1. Choosing the right location

Watermelons require full sun and well-draining soil. They need between eight and 10 hours of sunlight daily to bring fruit to maturity. The soil should have a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 for optimal growth.​

2. Preparing the soil

Before planting, provide nutrition to the soil with compost or aged manure to improve........

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