This was SO helpful dude. Literally the only TH-cam vid that told me “how” to plant the darn seeds! All the other posts seem to be privileged people who think I need to know how to plant an established seeding in the ground. Waste of time they were. Followed along to your vid & now I wait for my seedlings. That cinnamon trick is cool.
HEY RiverCoastJane!!! I'm glad the video was helpful. I try to give the info growers need to be successful. Yes, that cinnamon has saved me many times. Good luck with the seedlings.
Hello Mrs. Althea, thanks. I appreciate your support. I'm glad you are growing watermelons with me. I hope you get nice, sweet watermelons. Let me know how it goes!!!!!
HEY PepperGeek, I don't have a video like that, but I like Crimson Sweets and moon&stars. I am releasing a video later today with rare heirloom seeds I'm trying this year. There are 3 different melons, 3 peppers seeds, and 4 tomatoe seeds.
Thank u for the tutorial, I definately ENJOYED IT AND GAINED MORE KNOWLEDGE. In South Africa, spring started 01 September and we are now mid October, is it not late to plant watermelons? Summer will officially end next year February. Can I still plant Watermelons and Pumpkins still, One and half month from spring?
HEY @theabidobaloyi!!!! You are welcome. I am glad to hear that. You should be good to go right now. I would plant them soon. You need 90 to 100 days of hot weather, so you should be good. We are in the fall head for winter. I have a lot of watermelon videos just in case you need more information.
You explained that so well I've never grew them before so I'm gonna do everything you said but I don't have a rack so I'm gonna have to find sometimes else.I sure am glad I pick you to listen to again thank you very much
HEY Carhy!!!! I'm glad you stopped by. It's awesome that you are growing watermelons for the 1st time. I have started them by seed in the garden, but I like seedlings because of my woodchip garden. Let me know how it goes!!! If you have any questions, I'll be here for you.
HEY, Junebug!!! I'm glad you liked the video and that it was helpful. That's right, keep trying. The first time I tried it, I failed and stopped for a year. I said I'm going to try again, and every season, I got better at it. You got this!!!!
Thank you, I'll try some of these tips, had a very unsuccessful few years of trying with watermelons. Do you think they prefer any particular soil type or p.h ? Really appreciated your patient repetition, I learn better watching and learning.
HEY Wings!!!! I am sorry to hear that. I was like that years ago but don't stop trying. They grow best in a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. I never check my pH, I probably should. I always add compost to my growing area and I use compost tea.
HEY 72 Stroker!!! I appreciate it. Yes I hope God does bless us with some sweet ones. I'm praying for my garden, I already have major pest issues. I have not dealt with before. That's gardening, I guess.
@@GrowSomethingTasty I appreciate it! Thank you! I love your energy and your videos, I just found your page today. I'm looking forward to seeing more. I was also wondering.. where are you located? I'm only asking because I'm in the northeast.. so we have 4 seasons which makes our time to grow and harvest pretty short.. at least from what Ive been reading (like I said, I'm brand new) - I was hoping maybe you have some tips for people with a short time to plant/harvest
Great video. Just one question, how do you save your seeds for next season? Is there a danger they'll dry, should I put them in a fridge or they'll be fine in a plastic container on a room temp
Great tips and Dangggg looks like i got "leggings" going have to start again. There like 4 in tall with leave opening. They did go up quickly and got seeds from El Salvador they were huge watermelons and kept seeds from last July. Definitely will check out your other vids
HEY MICHAEL!!!! If you put the light closer to them, you might be able to save them. Starting more is a good idea if you are worried. Thanks for the support. I appreciate it
HEY aloysuiscoffey!!! You are welcome. I do not water the soil before planting. I will normally spray a little water over the top or water from the bottom to moisten the soil.
HEY Odette, I water first from the bottom of my seedlings trays. Then put it on, but I always water from the bottom even after it's on. Sometimes, I reapply the cinnamon as I need it. I did a video two weeks ago. The title is how to prevent fungus in seedlings, and I showed how I apply it on the trays. I hope that helps, if not, let me know. Thanks for your question.
Hey Chris, I don't know because I don't know how the climate is. I can tell you to look up your last frost date and start seeds 2 or 3 weeks before last frost date. Now I'm sure its going to get more cold snaps after the last frost date. So it could be 2 to 3 weeks after my last frost date b4 it's safe to take them out. The weather is crazy now. That will be your best bet, and think about the previous season when it was safe to plant. Last year, it was around April 15 through the 20th for me even though the last frost date was the 1st.
@GrowSomethingTasty love your channel and you are very knowledgeable. however I have to clear up one thing. happy frog does not contain a lot of nutrients. their ocean forest soil is actually considered their soil with nutrients. however happy frog is definitely better for starting plants in because it isn't "hot". that is why you are having great results with it. please don't take this as disrespectful I love learning and exchanging knowledge. 🙏🏾
HELLO Jose, yes, it does come in handy. Hey, I just shot the video on how to make it, and I'm in the process of editing it. The video should drop on this Wednesday around 6:30 Eastern time. Wow, you are a mind reader, I was just working on that video!!!
Thank U very much the reason I know is because I Love & I've been doing my best 2 grow the best Watermelons I can & I'm watch a lot of videos including yourselves. I've been trying 2 learn how 2 build that, tool. Thank U very much again & Happy Gardening.
I had a yellow meat watermelon and something ate a hole in it and ruined the watermelon. Someone said it was a melon squash bug. What homemade pesticide is good for them?
HELLO ELIZABETH, I have a video titled "How to kill squashbugs." I look for egg clusters and the bugs, companion planting. It's all in the video. I hope you get those bugs.
Mr Bear Brown, can I grow watermelon seeds from store bought watermelon? If so, how is it done? I saw someone who says don’t soak the seeds because it can cause fungus and another said for store bought watermelon seeds from watermelon, that I have to wait until next spring to plant them. What do you say?
I believe you can grow from the seeds from a store bought watermelon. I never tried it but I don't know why you have to wait. I planted those pineapple plants from the tops of the pineapple and the plant took. I soak my seeds for 3 or 4 hours and nothing happens. If you leave the seeds there for days it could get nasty. This is just to wake the seeds up to help with germination. I say try it and see what happens.
Mr Bear Brown, I am interested in learning how to make that screen please. If you have already made a video of this, please forgive I must’ve missed looked over it. I plan on growing watermelons in a container.
Mrs. Meka, I did not make that video. I did not have anyone who wanted it. Mrs. Meka for you I will do it. Hopefully, I can squeeze it in in 2 weeks. If you need it sooner, I can look to see if anyone else has that video.
HELLO Guess Who, I used a quarter inch hardware cloth. I screwed wood together the size I wanted. You just 2 pieces the same size and another 2 pieces the same size. However long you want it. Then, pick the sizes of the frame that's level the most and lay the hardware cloth on it. I used roofing nails 1" long. I use the roofing nail because of the size head on them. That pins the cloth down, but some people use a heavy-duty stapler. That's all I did.
HEY Rawhoney!!! Are you having a hard time growing sprouts? When I first started, I did as well. I kept at it and got better. You are right about no grow lights in nature, the light intensity is different. My cheap lights don't have the same intensity as the sun, so I have to put them right over the seedling. Don't give up on it.
@@GrowSomethingTasty thanks so much! I do hesitate to ask cuz I don't want to be a bother.my stuff should be here in a few days. Ill definitely need advice then. Oh yeah I watched your watermelon videos I got a tarp for them to grow on top of tho. I can't wait to get them going. about when should we start those seeds?
@rawhoney2199 Hey, it's now a bother. I start my melon seeds about 3 to 5 weeks before the last frost. So my frost date is normally April 1, so I'll do it 4 weeks out. 2 years ago, we had frost until April 17th, and it was hard. My melon plants were growing everywhere. So check your last frost date and count back. Now my tomatoes and peppers take a long time to grow, so I'm going to start them as soon as they get here.
HEY, Delisha!!! If you youtube how to make a soil Sifter bear brown, that video will come up. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope the Sifter helps like it helps me.
HEY Bacon Maker!!! That is a tough one. I have always used lights. If you have a window that gets lots if sunlight, that might help. Leggy seedlings are caused by a lack of light.
This was SO helpful dude. Literally the only TH-cam vid that told me “how” to plant the darn seeds! All the other posts seem to be privileged people who think I need to know how to plant an established seeding in the ground. Waste of time they were. Followed along to your vid & now I wait for my seedlings. That cinnamon trick is cool.
HEY RiverCoastJane!!! I'm glad the video was helpful. I try to give the info growers need to be successful. Yes, that cinnamon has saved me many times. Good luck with the seedlings.
Yes, that cinnamon tip is a good one. But also the vermiculite,. Watering can get wearying.
I'm with you Bear. This season we are growing all my watermelons. God bless
I hope you get great tasting watermelons.
Hi Bear! Enjoyed the video, OK I growing Watermelons with you, gonna follow your steps and see how it goes 😊✌🏽
Hello Mrs. Althea, thanks. I appreciate your support. I'm glad you are growing watermelons with me. I hope you get nice, sweet watermelons. Let me know how it goes!!!!!
Do you have a video about your favorite watermelon varieties so far? Excited to try a few plants out this season.
HEY PepperGeek, I don't have a video like that, but I like Crimson Sweets and moon&stars. I am releasing a video later today with rare heirloom seeds I'm trying this year. There are 3 different melons, 3 peppers seeds, and 4 tomatoe seeds.
I’m about to try this with my son! We have a few different types of herbs and veggies ❤️🙏🏻
HEY Hollie!! That is awesome. I bet your son is going to love it. Have fun growing together.
Thank u for the tutorial, I definately ENJOYED IT AND GAINED MORE KNOWLEDGE. In South Africa, spring started 01 September and we are now mid October, is it not late to plant watermelons? Summer will officially end next year February. Can I still plant Watermelons and Pumpkins still, One and half month from spring?
HEY @theabidobaloyi!!!! You are welcome. I am glad to hear that. You should be good to go right now. I would plant them soon. You need 90 to 100 days of hot weather, so you should be good. We are in the fall head for winter. I have a lot of watermelon videos just in case you need more information.
Great video. This is my first season growing watermelon. Thank you .😊
HEY, Sylviaa!!! I'm glad you liked the video. I'm glad you're growing watermelons for the first time. You are welcome.
You explained that so well I've never grew them before so I'm gonna do everything you said but I don't have a rack so I'm gonna have to find sometimes else.I sure am glad I pick you to listen to again thank you very much
HEY Carhy!!!! I'm glad you stopped by. It's awesome that you are growing watermelons for the 1st time. I have started them by seed in the garden, but I like seedlings because of my woodchip garden. Let me know how it goes!!! If you have any questions, I'll be here for you.
Thank you for a very helpful and instructive video. I just tried to grow my first seedling and failed, going to give it a second go with your tips!
HEY, Junebug!!! I'm glad you liked the video and that it was helpful. That's right, keep trying. The first time I tried it, I failed and stopped for a year. I said I'm going to try again, and every season, I got better at it. You got this!!!!
Thank you, I'll try some of these tips, had a very unsuccessful few years of trying with watermelons.
Do you think they prefer any particular soil type or p.h ?
Really appreciated your patient repetition, I learn better watching and learning.
HEY Wings!!!! I am sorry to hear that. I was like that years ago but don't stop trying. They grow best in a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. I never check my pH, I probably should. I always add compost to my growing area and I use compost tea.
@@GrowSomethingTasty thankyou 🙂
Thanks for the great tips...brother hope God Blesses us with some sweet watermelons this year.
HEY 72 Stroker!!! I appreciate it. Yes I hope God does bless us with some sweet ones. I'm praying for my garden, I already have major pest issues. I have not dealt with before. That's gardening, I guess.
Yes pls can you make a vidio on how to make the sifting tray
HELLO Nathan, I will put that in for you. I had someone else who wanted to see how it was done. Thanks
Thanks! I appreciate the cinnamon tip. And all of the tips. This is my first time growing.. so hopefully we have some luck
HEY, @wellactually!!! You are welcome. That cinnamon has saved me. Keep growing. That's great it you first time growing. You are going to do well.
@@GrowSomethingTasty I appreciate it! Thank you! I love your energy and your videos, I just found your page today. I'm looking forward to seeing more. I was also wondering.. where are you located? I'm only asking because I'm in the northeast.. so we have 4 seasons which makes our time to grow and harvest pretty short.. at least from what Ive been reading (like I said, I'm brand new) - I was hoping maybe you have some tips for people with a short time to plant/harvest
Great video. Just one question, how do you save your seeds for next season? Is there a danger they'll dry, should I put them in a fridge or they'll be fine in a plastic container on a room temp
HEY @clixium!!! I used to put them in the fridge, but now I just put them in a container or even plastic bags at room temp. They do fine for me.
@@GrowSomethingTasty Thank you!
Great tips and Dangggg looks like i got "leggings" going have to start again. There like 4 in tall with leave opening. They did go up quickly and got seeds from El Salvador they were huge watermelons and kept seeds from last July. Definitely will check out your other vids
HEY MICHAEL!!!! If you put the light closer to them, you might be able to save them. Starting more is a good idea if you are worried. Thanks for the support. I appreciate it
@GrowSomethingTasty :::ok cool, I'll give it a shot. Thanks you for reply have a good weekend.
I like to learn how to plant watermelon
HEY Mary!!! That's great. I have lots of watermelon videos. TH-cam how to grow watermelon bear brown. I'll show you how I plant them in that video.
Thanks for the video! Do you have to water the soil prior to planting the seeds or after? Or no water and just pack down the soil?
HEY aloysuiscoffey!!! You are welcome. I do not water the soil before planting. I will normally spray a little water over the top or water from the bottom to moisten the soil.
@@GrowSomethingTasty thank you! Waiting for them to sprout now
How do you sprinkle the vermiculite and cinnamon on the pots? Do you do that before or after watering?
HEY Odette, I water first from the bottom of my seedlings trays. Then put it on, but I always water from the bottom even after it's on. Sometimes, I reapply the cinnamon as I need it. I did a video two weeks ago. The title is how to prevent fungus in seedlings, and I showed how I apply it on the trays. I hope that helps, if not, let me know. Thanks for your question.
@@GrowSomethingTasty helps a lot, especially about watering from the bottom. I will be sure to do that. Thank you.
I'm in northeast North Carolina. Should I start watermelon seeds now?
Hey Chris, I don't know because I don't know how the climate is. I can tell you to look up your last frost date and start seeds 2 or 3 weeks before last frost date. Now I'm sure its going to get more cold snaps after the last frost date. So it could be 2 to 3 weeks after my last frost date b4 it's safe to take them out. The weather is crazy now. That will be your best bet, and think about the previous season when it was safe to plant. Last year, it was around April 15 through the 20th for me even though the last frost date was the 1st.
have you tried starting them in coco coir? its lighter than soil and allows roots to grow easier
HEY @rassoul420!!!! I have not tried that because my plants stay in there for a while and the potting soil I use has lots of nutrients.
@GrowSomethingTasty love your channel and you are very knowledgeable. however I have to clear up one thing. happy frog does not contain a lot of nutrients. their ocean forest soil is actually considered their soil with nutrients. however happy frog is definitely better for starting plants in because it isn't "hot". that is why you are having great results with it. please don't take this as disrespectful I love learning and exchanging knowledge. 🙏🏾
Thank you 😊
HEY Yonnie!!! You are welcome.
Yes bear how to make the screen? Looks great
HEY xamaqueen!!! If you youtube how to make a soil Sifter, that video will come up.
How do I make that screen
HEY BMAD888!!! If you TH-cam how to make a soil sifter bear brown, the video will come up.
How did U make the rectangular shape screen with the, wood? It looks like a very useful tool, please.
HELLO Jose, yes, it does come in handy. Hey, I just shot the video on how to make it, and I'm in the process of editing it. The video should drop on this Wednesday around 6:30 Eastern time. Wow, you are a mind reader, I was just working on that video!!!
Thank U very much the reason I know is because I Love & I've been doing my best 2 grow the best Watermelons I can & I'm watch a lot of videos including yourselves. I've been trying 2 learn how 2 build that, tool. Thank U very much again & Happy Gardening.
Hey Bear, here for new info, awesome video { new friend and subscriber} !!!!!
Hey Arthur, thanks, and I'm glad you liked the video. Alright, friend, grow something tasty!!!!!
I had a yellow meat watermelon and something ate a hole in it and ruined the watermelon. Someone said it was a melon squash bug. What homemade pesticide is good for them?
HELLO ELIZABETH, I have a video titled "How to kill squashbugs." I look for egg clusters and the bugs, companion planting. It's all in the video. I hope you get those bugs.
Nice
HEY Stephanie!!! Thanks.
Thank you 🙏🏾 so much 🎉
HEY Ebony!!!! You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!
Mr Bear Brown, can I grow watermelon seeds from store bought watermelon? If so, how is it done? I saw someone who says don’t soak the seeds because it can cause fungus and another said for store bought watermelon seeds from watermelon, that I have to wait until next spring to plant them. What do you say?
I believe you can grow from the seeds from a store bought watermelon. I never tried it but I don't know why you have to wait. I planted those pineapple plants from the tops of the pineapple and the plant took. I soak my seeds for 3 or 4 hours and nothing happens. If you leave the seeds there for days it could get nasty. This is just to wake the seeds up to help with germination. I say try it and see what happens.
Yes sir thank you once again
Mr Bear Brown, I am interested in learning how to make that screen please. If you have already made a video of this, please forgive I must’ve missed looked over it. I plan on growing watermelons in a container.
Mrs. Meka, I did not make that video. I did not have anyone who wanted it. Mrs. Meka for you I will do it. Hopefully, I can squeeze it in in 2 weeks. If you need it sooner, I can look to see if anyone else has that video.
Thank you and no sir I’m not in any hurry, do it when you can.
How did you make that sifter? What size hardware cloth did you use?
HELLO Guess Who, I used a quarter inch hardware cloth. I screwed wood together the size I wanted. You just 2 pieces the same size and another 2 pieces the same size. However long you want it. Then, pick the sizes of the frame that's level the most and lay the hardware cloth on it. I used roofing nails 1" long. I use the roofing nail because of the size head on them. That pins the cloth down, but some people use a heavy-duty stapler. That's all I did.
Please make the video for the DIY sifter please per video.
HEY CountryCityDiva!!! I got you!! Type How to Make a Soil Sifter bear brown. I hope it helps
But in nature there is no low grow light. 😢 I've been trying so hard to grow sprouts
Thanks for the tips
HEY Rawhoney!!! Are you having a hard time growing sprouts? When I first started, I did as well. I kept at it and got better. You are right about no grow lights in nature, the light intensity is different. My cheap lights don't have the same intensity as the sun, so I have to put them right over the seedling. Don't give up on it.
@@GrowSomethingTasty I went ahead ordered grow lights and seed trays last night
That's great if you have anything questions' I'm here.
@@GrowSomethingTasty thanks so much! I do hesitate to ask cuz I don't want to be a bother.my stuff should be here in a few days. Ill definitely need advice then.
Oh yeah I watched your watermelon videos I got a tarp for them to grow on top of tho. I can't wait to get them going. about when should we start those seeds?
@rawhoney2199 Hey, it's now a bother. I start my melon seeds about 3 to 5 weeks before the last frost. So my frost date is normally April 1, so I'll do it 4 weeks out. 2 years ago, we had frost until April 17th, and it was hard. My melon plants were growing everywhere. So check your last frost date and count back. Now my tomatoes and peppers take a long time to grow, so I'm going to start them as soon as they get here.
That vermiculite tip could almost be a video by itself. Anything I start inside I just cover it with vermiculite instead of starting soil
HEY, TheOprynce!!! Yes, you are right. I love using the vermiculite like that.
How to make the screen plz
HEY Caroline!!! For you, Sure! TH-cam How to make a soil sifter Bear Brown. The video will come up. I hope this helps you.
So that is why my vegetables been leggie.
I hope the next time you start seedlings, this information helps with that.
I'm down with seeing the video for your screen
HEY, Delisha!!! If you youtube how to make a soil Sifter bear brown, that video will come up. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope the Sifter helps like it helps me.
What state you live?
HELLO Elizabeth, I live in South Carolina
Yes make a video an making the screen. Please Sir
Hey John. You Tube how to make a soil Sifter bear brown and the video will come up
Hey whats up my Dude . How can I prevent legging without the lights and stand
HEY Bacon Maker!!! That is a tough one. I have always used lights. If you have a window that gets lots if sunlight, that might help. Leggy seedlings are caused by a lack of light.
@@GrowSomethingTasty ok cool, you always explain everything perfectly