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CaliKim: Grow Watermelon in a Small Garden — Vertical Method for Raised Beds & Containers



Yes, you can grow big, juicy watermelon—even in a small garden!
In this video, I’m walking you through exactly how I plant watermelon in a raised bed and container, using a vertical setup that saves space and gets real results.
I’ll show you:
– How to choose the right watermelon variety for your space
– What I add to the planting hole for healthy growth
– How to train the vines and support the fruit as they grow
If you’ve got a patio, small yard, or raised bed garden—this method is for you.
It’s simple, space-saving, and works from day one.
🎥Video is timestamped – jump to the part you’re most interested in (see below)

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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Intro
00:39 Start with vertical trellis first
02:31 Prep the watermelon planting hole- targeted nutrition
04:24 Chosing watermelon varieties for raised beds & containers
08:10 Train watermelon vines to grow vertically
10:38 How to support watermelon on a trellis
09:34 Watering watermelon in raised beds and containers
10:55 Fertilizing watermelon in small spaces
12:17 Wrap-up: small garden, big watermelon

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25 Comments

  4. @CaliKim29

    Are you growing watermelon in a small space? Any "aha" moments after watching this this video? Thanks for growing with us! -CaliKim & CameraGuy
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  6. @lorimalone3210

    I love your teaching videos and this one is going to be saved. I’m going to try watermelons again. It’s been a few years because I didn’t have much luck. I’m going to try direct seeding.

  12. @m.luna_788

    This is my first year growing watermelon, so I searched YouTube for tips and found one of your videos that was 4 years old. I subscribed to your channel and the 1st video I see from you is how to grow watermelon 😂 go figure.

  15. @santaanaroadwildman3614

    I remember when u grew the Ali Babi watermelon! I tried to grow it as well but it didn't work out. Too big for the 831 climate. I maybe could pull off a smaller Sugar Baby in my small backyard! Lots of MAC!

  16. @mariacallison2584

    Thank you for all the tips. Watermelons are kind of iffy all the time with me. I'm going to try to do exactly what you said. Ps I love your dog. I like the way he's like just right there with you. Like you have your arm and your planting seeds and his little heads right inside your arm so cute.😊

  17. @jenduke9740

    2 questions: when will you be adding mulch to these, at what stage? Does same griwing principles apply to cantelope?

  20. @EffSharp

    I almost grew a sugar baby last year. 😂 Got destroyed by intense heat and powdery mildew. Trying again but not until end of May.

    Hi Mac!

  23. @Solutionsdeconomie

    Super vidéo, merci pour tous ces conseils pratiques ! 🍉🌱 Cultiver de la pastèque dans un petit espace semblait impossible, mais avec cette méthode verticale, tout devient faisable. J’ai hâte d’essayer sur mon balcon ! Merci pour l'inspiration ! 💪🌿

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