Athriving watermelon garden is a well-watered one. The aptly named fruit will soak up as much as it can during its growing phase until the fruit swells
The warm season crop gets sweeter if grown in hotter temperatures, ideally somewhere between 65 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
For those in cooler climates, that means you want to plant your watermelons in the hottest, sunniest part of your yard
For those in hot climates, you'll have more flexibility. However, you might want to provide some shade or protection
from the heat if you consistently get temperatures above 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
With such a thirsty plant that wants to grow in a hot, sunny area, it's important to water it correctly
You don't want it to dry out, but you also don't want it to get waterlogged or covered in fungal growth
The best watering techniques that will ensure you grow the sweetest watermelons possible is to water heavily during the early phase of the fruit growth