Can watermelon be grown in a container if so how big of container?

Yes, watermelon can be grown in a container, but the size of the container will depend on the variety of watermelon you choose. Smaller varieties, such as 'Sugar Baby' or 'Crimson Sweet', can be grown in containers as small as 18 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep. Larger varieties, such as 'Jubilee' or 'Charleston Gray', will need a container that is at least 24 inches in diameter and 18 inches deep.

Regardless of the size of the container, pastikan wadah tersebut memiliki lubang drainase yang baik. Ini akan membantu mencegah akar tanaman membusuk.

When growing watermelon in a container, it is important to use a potting mix that is well-drained and has a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. You should also water the plant regularly, but make sure not to overwater it. Watermelon plants need full sun to produce fruit, so make sure to place the container in a location where it will get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

With proper care, you can grow a successful crop of watermelon in a container.

Berikut beberapa tips tambahan untuk menanam semangka dalam wadah:

- Pilih varietas semangka yang cocok untuk ditanam dalam wadah.

- Gunakan wadah yang memiliki lubang drainase yang baik.

- Gunakan campuran pot yang dikeringkan dengan baik dan memiliki pH antara 6,0 dan 6,8.

- Siram tanaman secara teratur, tetapi pastikan tidak menyiramnya secara berlebihan.

- Tempatkan wadah di lokasi yang mendapat setidaknya 6 jam sinar matahari langsung per hari.

- Beri pupuk tanaman setiap 4-6 minggu dengan pupuk seimbang.

- Panen semangka saat buahnya matang sepenuhnya.