Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 17 Entries. Wednesday, March 19 View Page Today I started the earliest sowing of watermelons that I have ever done. One of them will grow in a greenhouse. Many thanks to Benjamin McMillin for the seeds.   Friday, March 21 View Page After 40 hours.   Monday, March 24 View Page Despite the rapid germination of 309 McCaslin, it has problems with cotyledon leaves. The 222 McMillin looks great.   Wednesday, March 26 View Page A lot of snow has fallen since the warming. My apiary was covered with snow.   Saturday, March 29 View Page I planted watermelons today. Grafted on a bushel.   Saturday, March 29 View Page 309 McCasin   Sunday, March 30 View Page I've been making a greenhouse frame all week. It's almost done.   Sunday, March 30 View Page Today I launched the first batch of seeds. Such an early start is very risky, but if the weather does not let you down, then the result will be good. 418 McMillin and the rest of my seeds   Friday, April 4 View Page The watermelon fused with the pumpkin and began to grow. 222 McMillin.   Friday, April 4 View Page I launched the main batch of seeds.   Monday, April 7 View Page 418 McMillin looks great.   Wednesday, April 16 View Page 418 McMillin needs to be planted in the ground, but the weather does not allow.   Wednesday, April 16 View Page Unfortunately, 2493 Wolf proved to be not viable. His growth point has rotted away. I replaced it with 1305 McMillin. It was planted on April 12.   Saturday, April 19 View Page Winter is back. It snowed and there was a blizzard for three days. And that's after 27 degrees Celsius.   Tuesday, April 22 View Page The 222 McMillin watermelon is ready for planting.   Tuesday, April 22 View Page Today I planted a 222 McMillin watermelon in the greenhouse. A heating cable was placed in the ground. Additionally, a tunnel made of polyethylene was made above the plant. Frosts are possible in the coming days.   Wednesday, April 23 View Page I landed 2344 Wallace under a film shelter. I hope it doesn't freeze. The temperature jumps very much.