Can You Grow Watermelon Hydroponically? 🍉 YES! – Here’s How (DWC Backyard System)

Описание: YES, you can grow watermelons hydroponically — and in this video, I’m showing you exactly how I did it using a Outdoor Deep Water Culture (DWC) system!

The Variety: Crimson Sweet -- and it definitely lives up to its name!

This heirloom variety tastes so much better than the seedless type that it is compared with at the end of the video.

The Crimson Sweet’s seeds can be saved to germinate again next season!

The rind is full of healthy citrulline, and I’ll show you how I freeze it and then add it into a vita-mix blender to make delicious smoothies.

You’ll see:
✅ Why DWC works for watermelons (and how to avoid heat stress outdoors).
✅ How to keep your reservoir cool in full sun (white painted bins & aeration tips).
✅ Trellising & fruit support hacks that provide more airflow and sunlight to the vines.
✅ Tips on when and how to harvest for maximum sweetness.

So follow along with me on this 100% backyard, homegrow, hydroponic watermelon journey – and let’s enjoy the experience together!

Whether you're into urban farming, sustainable gardening, or just love a good hydroponic challenge, this guide will help you grow your own hydroponic watermelon successfully.

🌱 Ready to start your own hydroponic garden?
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📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Brown Tendril Sign
0:45 DWC Hydroponic Setup
1:05 Trellis for Air, Sun, Support
1:15 Recommended EC & pH
1:25 Must Aerate for Success
1:42 Consider City Water (Ca,Mg)
2:05 Use Mesh Netting Supports
2:30 Weigh-In Time (14 lbs)
2:55 Watermelon Qualities
3:14 Cutting It Up / Use It All
3:50 So Sweet, Perfection!
4:05 Despite Not EC, pH Monitoring
4:33 Watermelon Rind Smoothie
5:32 Save Your Seeds (Heirlooms)
5:53 High Temp for Germination
6:20 Summer Heat Loving Plants
6:42 Grow Bigger & Venturi Videos
6:57 Store Bought Personal Melon
7:32 Seedless (Bummer!)
8:32 Taste Inferior vs Crimson Sweet
9:03 Hope You’ll Give DWC a Try!

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