How To Preserve Watermelon Seeds To Grow Them Later On

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How To Preserve Watermelon Seeds To Grow Them Later On By Laura Christine Allan Oct. 20, 2025 3:00 pm EST

One question watermelon lovers often have is about how to grow them yourself at home. Can you simply pluck some seeds from any watermelon at a local grocery store and plant them in your backyard? The answer is a definite... maybe. When saving watermelon seeds, there are some specific steps you need to take, or else your efforts will likely fail. However, success is possible if you take the necessary precautions.

Watermelon seeds themselves need to be prepped carefully to give you the best chance at germination. Rather than just sticking them right into the ground, you'll need to clean any watermelon flesh off by soaking and rinsing. Any