Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater.
Watermelons grow best in warm weather and sandy soils.
Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Black Diamond is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Black Diamond tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.From seed; direct sow after last frost OR start inside 3-4 weeks before last frost.
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