Coleus 'Watermelon'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

How to grow Coleus 'Watermelon'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Watermelon 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.

Growing Watermelon from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.01 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 65°C / 149°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Watermelon about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Watermelon

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Watermelon is a tender plant.

Harvesting Watermelon