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title: "My watermelons are coming out great! First time growing them I was…"
description: "My watermelons are coming out great! First time growing them I was nervous lol Watered regular daily. Miracle Grow Singles!! (Watered with once a week) Is the…"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "SammiPots"
published: "2025-08-13T17:01:31.888607Z"
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# My watermelons are coming out great! First time growing them I was…

_Posted by SammiPots on 2025-08-13_

My watermelons are coming out great!  
First time growing them I was nervous lol  
Watered regular daily.  
Miracle Grow Singles!! (Watered with once a week)  
Is the card board ok for underneath or should I get something else? They are starting to get big.

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## 6 comments

### Ava commented on 2025-08-13

i dont know anything about watermelons, but where do you live (not trying to be weird 😅) where they grow well, like what kind of climate?

#### SammiPots replied on 2025-08-14

I’m in New Jersey 🤣😂 Just sun \& well watered definitely a late spring or early summer growing plant!! I didn’t think they’d grow but this is awesome lol

#### Ava replied on 2025-08-14

Oh wow! Thats great cuz im in Pennsylvania so maybe ill have a chance next summer!

#### SammiPots replied on 2025-08-16

Do it!! Just leave a lot of space for the vines they get very long mine are almost 8ft running up my fence lol

#### SammiPots replied on 2025-08-16

If you do it next year \& you remember me keep me updated lol YouTube will be your best learning tool it was mine! Lol

#### Ava replied on 2025-08-17

gotchu gang

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