How to grow Watermelon 'Ali Baba'
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Ali Baba is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ali Baba requires a soil ph of 6.5 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.
Growing Ali Baba from seed
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.24 feet (38.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.
Transplanting Ali Baba
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ali Baba is a tender plant.
Harvesting Ali Baba
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