By Amy Grant Cultivated as far back as 4,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, watermelons originally hail from Africa. As such, this large fruit needs warm temperatures and a long growing season. In fact, the finicky watermelon requires not only optimal temps but specific conditions for premium production, including proper watermelon plant spacing. So what is the correct way to space this melon? Read on to find out. Why Put Distance Between Watermelon Plants? Just as an architect does not just begin building without a plat and a blueprint, gardeners usually map out the garden plot prior to planning. It is important to consider where to plant certain plants in relation to other plants, taking into account their different or shared water requirements and sun exposure as well as their mature size. In the case of spacing watermelon plants, those set too far apart waste valuable garden space while those
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