Watermelon Mistakes to Avoid at ALL COSTS!

Watermelon is summer's sweetest treat, but growing them can be challenging. Avoid these 6 watermelon growing mistakes (ALL ALL COSTS!), and learn how to fix them - for a juicy, abundant harvest of watermelon.
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DIGITAL TABLE OF CONTENTS: **Click on the time-stamp to re-watch your favorite part of the video.
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Mistake 1: Choosing the wrong variety
02:03 Mistake 2: Planting timing is off
05:03 Mistake 3: No enough support
09:05 Mistake 4: Fertilizing incorrectly
12:05 Mistake 5: Improper watering
13:51 Mistake 6: No pest & disease control plan
16:32 Watermelon Surprise!

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