Specifications‎:‎A chance to taste a quite different blue‎-color watermelon‎.‎Be cautious not to over‎-water plants as this can negatively impact the taste and flavor later on‎.‎ Plants Method‎:‎As they require a long growing season‎,‎ watermelons are best started indoors approximately 3‎-4 weeks prior to the last frost of the season‎.‎Sow seeds 1/4‎"‎ deep in flats or small pots‎,‎ sowing 3 seeds per pot‎.‎Keep medium moist while awaiting germination‎.‎Additionally‎,‎ watermelon seeds will show better germination rates with heat‎.‎Keep the soil between 80‎-90 degrees‎,‎ using a heat mat if necessary‎.‎Seed should begin to germinate within 3‎-10 days‎.‎Once seeds start to germinate‎,‎ lower soil temp slightly to the mid 70s‎,‎ for 1‎-2 weeks‎,‎ also decreasing water‎.‎Thin to one plant per cell or pot‎.‎Once the first set of true leaves has developed‎,‎ reduce watering once more‎,‎ but do not allow plant to become desiccated‎.‎Harden plant by gradually exposing to outdoor conditions‎.‎Transplant to permanent site in late spring after the last frost has passed‎.‎If possible‎,‎ transplant on an overcast day to minimize wilting and create a more amenable environment for your young plant‎.‎ Outdoor Starting‎:‎If you have long‎,‎ hot growing seasons‎,‎ melons can direct‎-seed into garden‎.‎To ensure ripening in areas with shorter growing seasons and cooler weather‎,‎ choose fast‎-maturing varieties‎,‎ start plants inside‎,‎ use black or IRT plastic mulch to warm soil and use fabric row covers to protect plants‎.‎Direct seed 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost when soil is 70 F or warmer‎.‎Plant 1 inch deep‎,‎ 6 seeds per hill‎,‎ hills 4 to 6 feet apart‎,‎ or 1 foot apart in rows 5 feet apart‎.‎Can plant at closer spacing if trellised‎.‎Thin to 2 to 3 plants per hill‎.‎ Choosing a Site‎:‎Prefers warm‎,‎ well‎-drained‎,‎ soil‎,‎ high in organic matter with pH 6.5 to 7.5‎.‎ Consistent‎,‎ plentiful moisture needed until fruit is about the size of a tennis ball‎.‎ Soil temperatures below 50 F slow growth‎.‎ Consider using black plastic and fabric row covers to speed soil warming‎.‎ Sandy or light‎-textured soils that warm quickly in spring are best‎.‎In many areas‎,‎ successful crops require starting plants indoors‎,‎ using plastic mulch to warm soil‎,‎ and fabric row covers to protect young transplants‎.‎ MaintainingFor transplanting‎,‎ sow seeds indoors 0.25 inch deep in peat pots ‎(‎2‎-inch square or bigger‎)‎‎,‎ 2 to 4 weeks before setting out‎.‎Plants should have one or two true leaves when transplanted‎.‎Transplant at same spacing as direct‎-seeded crops ‎- 2 to 3 plants per hill in hills spaced 4 to 6 feet apart‎,‎ or 1 to 2 feet apart in rows 5 feet apart‎.‎Transplants are delicate and roots are sensitive to disturbance‎.‎Keep soil intact around plant when transplanting‎.‎Mulch plants after soil has warmed to help maintain consistent moisture and suppress weeds‎.‎If using fabric row covers‎,‎ remove at flowering to allow pollination by bees‎.‎Good pollination is critical to fruit set‎.‎Plants require consistent moisture until pollination‎.‎Once fruits are about the size of a tennis ball‎,‎ only water‎,‎ if soil is dry and leaves show signs of wilting‎.‎To prevent insect damage to developing fruits‎,‎ place melons on pots or pieces of wood‎.‎If growing melons on a trellis‎,‎ support fruit with slings made from netting‎,‎ fabric‎,‎ or pantyhose‎.‎Trellising improves air circulation around plants and can help reduce foliage disease problems‎.‎Choose small‎-fruited varieties and reduce plant spacing‎.‎For large plantings‎,‎ leave a strip of rye cover crop every second or third row perpendicular to prevailing winds to protect plants from damaging wind‎.‎To reduce insect and disease problems‎,‎ avoid planting cucumber family crops ‎(‎melons‎,‎ squash‎,‎ pumpkins‎)‎ in the same spot two years in a row‎.‎Do not let your melon plants get dried out during the growing season‎.‎They are not tolerant of drought‎.‎Additionally‎,‎ be cautious not to over‎-water plants as this can negatively impact the taste and flavor later on‎.‎Keep soil moist but not soggy‎.‎ Type‎:‎ Blue Watermelon SeedsColor‎:‎ BlueQuantity‎:‎10 Pcs/1 PackBest Plant Seasons‎:‎ Spring/SummerBest Plant Place‎:‎ Indoors/OutdoorsFeatures‎:‎ Environmental Landscaping‎,‎ Unique ColorNote‎:‎ Due to the light and screen setting difference‎,‎ the item‎'‎s color may be slightly different from the pictures‎.‎ Package Includes‎:‎1 Pack of Blue Watermelon Seeds ‎(‎10 Pcs‎)‎