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GRAB A WATERMELON..

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The video provides a unique and visually interesting "how-to" for growing watermelons from a slice, which is a novel and engaging concept. The step-by-step instructions are clear and easy to follow, making it accessible for viewers interested in gardening or DIY projects.

Summary

This video demonstrates how to grow a watermelon plant from a slice of watermelon. It involves planting the slice in soil, covering it, and then transplanting the resulting seedlings into a new pot or garden. The video shows the plant growing into vines with developing watermelons.

Structure

1Prepare watermelon slice and soil
2Plant and cover the slice
3Water and seal the pot
4Wait for seedlings to sprout
5Transplant seedlings
6Showcase plant growth and fruit development

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GRAB A WATERMELON.. AND CUT OUT A THIN SLICE.. THEN THROW IT IN A POT WITH SOIL... THEN COVER IT LIGHTLY WITH SOIL... DUS IT WITH A LITTLE BIT OF CINNAMON.. THEN GIVE IT A GOOD WATERING.. PLASTIC-WRAP THE TOP.. AND POKE SOME HOLES WITH A TOOTH PICK.. SECURE IT WITH A RUBBER BAND.. THEN PLACE IT IN A WARM SPOT.. BUT AWAY FROM DIRECT SUN LIGHT.. CHECK BACK IN JUST.. 3-4 DAYS.. YOU'LL HAVE THESE.. LONG SKINNY SEEDLINGS GROWING.. DIRECT OUT OF THE WATERMELON SLICE! CAREFULLY REMOVE THE BEST LOOKING ONE.. AND PLANT IT IN A NEW POT.. (BIGGER ONE) OR OUTSIDE IN YOUR GARDEN.. I LIKE TO COVER IT UP WITH A PLASTIC BOTTLE AT THIS POINT.. OR A DOME LIKE THAT.. NOW PLACE THIS SOMEWHERE SUNNY.. AND PRETTY SOON.. CHECK THIS OUT.. IT'LL START GROWING.. THESE LONG BEAUTIFUL VINES.. ATTACHING TO WHATEVER IT CAN FIND.. AND THEN SMALL LITTLE BALLS.. ARE GONNA START APPEARING.. THAT THEN ARE GONNA GET FILLED UP LIKE A BALLOON.. UNTIL THEY BECOME HUGE.. WATERMELONS! LOOK HOW LONG IT'S BECOME! WOAH. YOU CAN PRETTY MUCH TRAIN THIS THING.. TO GROW.. ALONG ANYTHING.. IT'S GONNA GET HEAVY! SO THE NEXT TIME YOU GET A WATERMELON FROM THE STORE.. TRY GROW ONE. GOT KIDS? GET THEM AWAY FROM SCREENS.. SHOW THEM HOW WATERMELON IS GROWN!