Sow seed or set a transplant there. Watermelon roots commonly grow 8 to 10 or more inches deep; the hole and mound become a reservoir of moisture and nutrients. Care. Space watermelons 6 to 12 feet apart; donât let plants compete for soil moisture or nutrients.
With about 4.7 cups in a 2 lb. bag, that equates to about 2 1/3 cups in a pound. So 1 cup would be just under 1/2 lb., 3/4 cup would equate to about 1/3 lb., and 1/2 cup would be just under 1/4 lb. of brown sugar. Measure out the sugar. Use a dry measuring cup to ensure accuracy.
Organic sugar-a 24 ounce bag of Domino organic sugar is among the costliest of sugars at right around $3.00, depending on place of purchase. Granulated pure cane sugar-a 4 lb bag, store-brand sack is near $2.40 to $2.60, and roughly $.20 to $.60 more for the 5 lb quantity, slightly more for the name brands.