VINE CROP PROJECTS 171 



Most of the general instructions given under Project VIII, 

 "Growing Cucumbers," and Project IX, " Growing Muskmelons," 

 are equally applicable to the growing of watermelons. The most 

 important differences are pointed out in the following paragraphs. 



1. Will watermelons pay ? — There are a few sections of the 

 North where the watermelon should have serious consideration as 

 a home project. As previously stated the plant requires high 

 temperature and a long season. If both soil and climatic condi- 

 tions are favorable and a good market available, there is no reason 

 why it should not be produced at a profit. 



1. Will it pay you to grow watermelons for market? L : 231. 



2. Where are watermelons most extensively grown for commercial 



■purposes? W-VG : 467. L:231. C:455. 



3. What is the history of the watermelon? W-VG : 467. Trp:l. 



4. How does it differ botanically from the muskmelonf 



Trp. 2-8. C : 456. 



2. Selecting location. — The watermelon should have the 

 lightest soil and the warmest location that can be found. An 

 old pasture sod on a southern slope is extremely desirable. 



W : 153, 154, and 166. W-VG : 468. Trp : 9-17. L : 231. 



1. Describe in detail the most suitable location for the growing of 

 watermelons. Do you have a location that satisfies these 

 requirements? W-VG : 468. Trp : 9-17. 0:457. 



3. Choosing varieties. — There are many good varieties of 

 watermelons, and students should be familiar with the various 

 classes as described in W-VG: 467. Among the, most popular 

 varieties may be mentioned Kleckley Sweet, Kolb Gem, Cuban 



