Gardening question

[3rdEyewarrior]

I’m in growing zone 9 and I’m trying to grow watermelon indoors. Does anyone know which soil to buy? I know sandy loam but none of the brands say sandy loam. What’s a specific brand I can order?

 

[Rockport]

Never heard of anyone growing watermelons indoors but I guess it’s possible. If indoors, the zone doesn’t matter. Just research optimal growing conditions for watermelons and emulate that. No brainer.

 

[3rdEyewarrior]

Never heard of anyone growing watermelons indoors but I guess it’s possible. If indoors, the zone doesn’t matter. Just research optimal growing conditions for watermelons and emulate that. No brainer.

Did you read the question or skim through it? I didn’t ask about the zone. I asked which soil.

 

[morasp]

Lately I've been mixing top soil with some compost, you could also throw in some vermiculite to emulate the square foot garden formula in a 1:1:1 mixture. As always good trace minerals are recommended the brand I like is Cascade.

 

[3rdEyewarrior]

Any premade brands?

 

[Cowpolk]

I’m in growing zone 9 and I’m trying to grow watermelon indoors. Does anyone know which soil to buy? I know sandy loam but none of the brands say sandy loam. What’s a specific brand I can order?

I use black kow compost and hapi gro soil

 

[Them]

...Watermelons....Ah yes ...

 

[morasp]

Any premade brands?

Depends on your area, for compost OMRI is better for Top soil I like the fluffy kind and around here that's Scotts in the red bag. You could also try organic potting soil that usually uses perlite which is similar to vermiculite. I also forgot to mention a homemade fertilizer that works well Rock phosphate-Alfalfa meal-green sand. It approximates the N-P-K in the chemical fertilizers but is better for the plants.

 

[3rdEyewarrior]

Depends on your area, for compost OMRI is better for Top soil I like the fluffy kind and around here that's Scotts in the red bag. You could also try organic potting soil that usually uses perlite which is similar to vermiculite. I also forgot to mention a homemade fertilizer that works well Rock phosphate-Alfalfa meal-green sand. It approximates the N-P-K in the chemical fertilizers but is better for the plants.

I ordered good dirt potting mix and Jones organic pant food

 

[morasp]

I ordered good dirt potting mix and Jones organic pant food

good luck to you growing food is fun!

 

[3rdEyewarrior]

good luck to you growing food is fun!

Thanks. It’ll be my first time trying

 

[RodeoJake]

I've grown melons for years. Sandy loam is what I use to build up a mound. I can't imagine growing them inside. My vines reach up to 50'.

 

[3rdEyewarrior]

I've grown melons for years. Sandy loam is what I use to build up a mound. I can't imagine growing them inside. My vines reach up to 50'.

I plant 8 seeds. I used good dirt. I’m wondering if I should’ve added fertilizer. The soil already has nutrients but maybe I should’ve added it. Also, I’m not sure how much water I should’ve used. I out about 1 ounce of water on each seed. One is in a 5 gallon grow bag.

 

[Cowpolk]

I plant 8 seeds. I used good dirt. I’m wondering if I should’ve added fertilizer. The soil already has nutrients but maybe I should’ve added it. Also, I’m not sure how much water I should’ve used. I out about 1 ounce of water on each seed. One is in a 5 gallon grow bag.

What kind of lighting are you gonna use?

 

[3rdEyewarrior]

What kind of lighting are you gonna use?

Sun. I’m keeping it indoors until it’s consistently 70 outside. I just ordered a grow light too.