Watermelons are not only delicious low-calorie treats but they also have many health benefits as well. Consisting of high levels of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, watermelon consumption helps to fight diabetes, decreases inflammation, plus lower the risk of heart disease and obesity.

With all the benefits of watermelons, it’s hard not to want to grow an entire garden of the fruit. Now, an expert gardener has just revealed how you can easily grow your own watermelons in a container at home.

First, take a large container that holds at least 5-gallons and is at least 2-feet deep. This will give the watermelon roots lots of space to stretch out.

Make sure to drill holes in the bottom of the container so that the excess water can drain out of it.

The expert says that you should pour either potting soil or a soilless mix into the container. You should avoid using garden or topsoil because this type of soil will make it harder for the watermelon to grow.

Next step is to make a trellis that you can train the watermelon vines to climb up. This will ensure that your watermelon vines will grow upward.

Next, plant your watermelon seeds. Watch to make sure that only one main vine grows per seed planted, and you should pinch off any extra branches or vines that develop.

To boost the chances of fruit forming, you can hand pollinate your watermelon plants. Find out how to do this below.

The expert suggests that you remove extra fruit from your vine. For larger watermelon varieties, you should grow two or three fruits per fine, and for smaller varieties you should grow five to ten.

It’s crucial that you make sure that the growing fruit is properly supported so that they don’t snap off your vine. To do this, you can use an old pantyhose or a T-shirt to make a hammock that will support it.

When the temperature is 80 degrees F or below, be sure to water your plant once a day at least. If the temperature goes higher than this, you should water it at least twice a day.

Finally, you should be fertilizing your plants once a week with liquid fertilizer.

If you follow these simple steps, you’ll have some delicious watermelons before you know it!