How To Grow Square Watermelon
The notorious cartoon character, Homer Simpson, bought a square watermelon from a street vendor in Tokyo. I grew one in my home garden. Now, you can have your own!
This unusual fruit is taking Japan by storm but is only available at select supermarkets and upscale stores.
Japanese farmers have perfected the art of growing square watermelons, but they aren’t about to reveal their secret process. When a square watermelon sells for $82 who can blame them.
But I did it. I cracked the code and I explained it all in my latest ebook Grow Your Own Square Watermelon.
Amaze Your Friends! Wow Your Neighbors!
…When I told them I planted watermelon last summer I hardly got a response. When I mentioned I harvested a square watermelon, I couldn’t shut them up for the barrage of curious questions …
This is the story that gave birth to this site. I often dabble in my home garden with an interest in doing things just a bit differently. I must admit I have no formal training in agriculture or horticulture. My ideas and energy come out of my curiosity about things and how they grow.
What the commercial growers won’t reveal, I have documented in Grow Your Own Square Watermelon. It’s the actual process I used to SUCCESSFULLY grow my own prize watermelon.
This unusual watermelon fruit can bring an amusing dimension to your growing season and can be the star attraction to any fruit basket.
What a great way for one to break the ice, get attention, start a conversation, get creative ideas started… it’s simply a lot of fun to have around. What’s more, a square watermelon wouldn’t roll around in your fridge.
It is now possible for the ordinary home gardener to grow this amazing fruit and without the high-tech resources and financing that may be available to the commercial farms.
Watermelon carvings have gained popularity among many Asian artists, but nothing beats having a natural, whole square watermelon. It simply commands its own attration.
It’s New!
Because this information is relatively new, it is very likely you’ll be the only one on your block to be able to grow a square watermelon this summer. But just think about the reaction you’ll get when you tell your friends you grew one - it’s going to be amusing.
And when you have successfully harvested your prize fruit — it’s time for a party. Gather your friends and neighbors and tell your story of how you did it. It’s now time to savor the refreshing taste of this season’s toil in style – with no ordinary fruit but your own square watermelon!
After all, it’s becoming part of the “with it” lifestyle among trendy Japanese.
For All You Entrepreneurs
With a little homework and business research, this enterprise could also be financially rewarding if you have the resources to go beyond the backyard garden.
Grow Your Own Square Watermelon is full of watermelon growing tips. It shows step-by-step, from flower to baby watermelon, to full-pledged square watermelon fruit, the process I used to achieve my success. It’s a great opportunity to bring some intrigue to the marketplace.
Only Book Of Its Kind
Over the years I have experimented with some wild and crazy subjects, and growing a square watermelon is one of my proudest (and most fun) achievements.
I had first searched the internet and agricultural research centers to learn how to grow my own square watermelon but couldn’t find anything worthwhile. I realized that those who have the knowledge weren’t about to tell. After considerable trial and error I finally grew my own odd-shaped fruit — the perfect square.
I was faced with many challenges… what kind of watermelon to use for my region?… how to fit the plant in the very limited garden space?… What is the ideal size and shape of the natural watermelon?… and so on.
Now that I’ve grown one myself, I documented my discoveries in this ebook to make it easier for you.
Grow Your Own Square Watermelon is perhaps the only book available that describes in detail how to grow the square watermelon. Use it as a guide to grow your own.
Here’s what you get…
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
PART 1 - GROWING THE PLANT AND THE FRUIT
The essentials
Summer’s challenge.
Limited garden space.
Climate limitations.
Watermelon varieties.
Pests and other dangers to your plant.
Choose a watermelon for your region.
Prepare the soil.
Prepare space for the vine
Planting and growing the plant.
Taking care of the watermelon on the vine.
Lack of light and skin color density.
Time to harvest.
Storing the watermelon.
Cutting the watermelon.
It’s all natural… it only looks odd.
PART 2 – HOW TO CREATE THE SQUARE SHAPE
Build the structure. Shape your watermelon.
Step 1: Choose your watermelon.
Step 2: Approximate the dimensions.
Step 3: Determine the components.
Step 4: Cut to your chosen dimensions.
Step 5: Assemble components.
Step 6: Shape the young watermelon.
Step 7: Check frequently.
Step 8: Harvest your square watermelon – Claim your prize!
PART 3 –FUN AND PRACTICAL IDEAS
At last!
What can you do with this peculiar-looking fruit?
Do other shapes tickle your fancy?
Other fruits.
For fun and profit— the lure of niche markets.
Watermelon fun facts.
Health benefits of watermelon.
Watermelon recipes.
Keep the fun alive with digital photography.
Some final words.
Who Can Benefit From This Book?
Out-of-the-ordinary gardens are growing in popularity because of the excitement they bring to people. For sure growing square watermelon can only add more fun to this excitement. It’s great for:
• Backyard gardens.
• Rooftop gardens.
• Community gardens.
• School gardens.
• Farmers with specialty markets in mind.
• A hot gift item for off-beat gardeners or the person who has everything.
Be a Pioneer
• Bring a touch of novelty to your gardening. Entertain your friends with this off-the-wall square watermelon project.
• Include kids and encourage them to be ‘grounded’ in planting as a means to harvesting.
• Square watermelon refreshments are fast becoming the North America’s gourmet coffee equivalent in Japan. What an opportunity to blaze a trail in your hang-out!
Grow Your Own Square Watermelon can be ready for download from the web site within ten minutes of purchasing it. Whether you’re in North America, Australia, or anywhere else in the world, having your own square watermelon is no longer a pipe dream. At $19.95 for the ebook, your end-of–season BBQs, picnics, and out-door gatherings may be your most memorable in years.
SPECIAL BONUS
Create Your Own Watermelon Heart
Why stop the fun at growing square watermelon? While waiting for your harvest, here’s something to intrigue your friends even further. You can make these heart-shapes from regular oblong watermelons you find in the local grocery store.
It can be done using only one slice or maximum two slices with a knife. Impossible?
Last summer I wowed people around me with these watermelon heart shapes. But more importantly, they were even more impressed when I said I can do so using a maximum of two slices with the knife. Of course, some always challenge me to perform the feat in front of them… but I don’t. I just keep them in playful suspense.
As a bonus, when you buy the Grow Your Own Square Watermelon ebook today, I’ll show you exactly how to make your own watermelon heart using only a SINGLE slice or, at most, DOUBLE slices - guaranteed!
This fully illustrated Watermelon Heart Secrets guide explains how to choose an appropriate watermelon and how to use this simple method to produce both a GREEN heart and a RED heart. It clearly describes the process step-by-step so you can’t go wrong.
Here’s to your summer’s fun,
MAURICE
Author, Grow Your Own Square Watermelon
PS: Don’t miss the special bonus. Why wait until the end of season to enjoy watermelon hearts? Many supermarkets carry watermelons year round— so start having fun immediately.
Amaze your friends. Wow your neighbors. Grow YOUR Own Square Watermelon!