One question that gardeners, farmers, and researchers often ask is why are my watermelons so small? The plant grows well in the wild, but it is not until cultivation that we tamper with the environment to create different growing conditions. In nature, a watermelon plant rarely grows to more than two feet tall. With so many factors involved in whether or not plants will grow, and continue to grow for many years, we as gardeners have several reasons to try to mimic this natural process.
One of the most common reasons for a plant to be small in size is a lack of water. Water is one of the necessities needed to grow, thrive, and ultimately yield a full crop. Many times when we water our watermelons, they will grow up to three or four times their normal size. This is because the water in the soil is just not enough to sustain them.
When we grow food in a hydroponic system, we control the amount of water our plants get. They do not need as much water as they would in their natural environment, but they still need it. We can either give them more water or less. There is a way to give them just the right amount without over watering. This is by using float strips to keep their water levels within the lines of the plant.
We also can’t always control the weather. While it may be wintertime where you live, there is no guarantee that it will stay cold enough to kill your watermelons. Just like when you live in areas of high humidity, there is a tendency for your watermelons to grow too much during certain times of the year. When we use float strips, we can prevent this from happening by creating a thin line in the soil where they will go when they are not growing.
When you have plants that won’t grow very big, you can use a hydroponic fertilizer to help your plants grow. However, you will want to use one that is mildew resistant and not toxic. In addition to this, if you are growing exotic plants or hardy ones, you may find that these require different fertilizers because they have different needs.
Many gardeners have problems with root rot, which is where the leaves of the plant die off. It’s a very unpleasant looking event. If you notice that the leaves are starting to turn brown, it is very important to remove the dead leaves and let them dry on the ground before re-potting your plants. This will help stop the rot from happening, especially in the summertime when the weather is very hot. If you don’t remove dead leaves, they can collect water and become moldy. It is important to keep your watermelons watered.
Many people want to grow miniature versions of a plant that is much larger. You can achieve this by selecting plants that grow well together and by selecting plants that have dwarf varieties that will grow tall. Miniature perennials and biennials are great for this. They will grow both big and small and as long as you take care of them properly, they will stay healthy and happy.
The truth is, there are many reasons why your watermelons aren’t growing as large as they could. You must remember that they are just growing their roots to be able to survive the climate that you are in. With all of the things that you do, it is almost impossible to not have some sort of problem with your plants. However, if you are willing to take the time and do the right things, you will be able to grow and harvest mini watermelons that are beautiful and healthy.
