Watermelon does 2 things, Stops Weeds and Prevents Erosion

There is nothing better than having a system that fixes its very own potential problems without giving you the headache of having to seek a solution on your own.

That's exactly what watermelons are good at doing. You know that they are cover crops so that means they cover the grounds they grow own, or at least go for the most part.

Thebgreen ground cover they make is exactly what you'll need to help you maintain the quality of your farm soil. So as the vines of the watermelon begin to spread through the rows, they form a thick, dense covering of leaves over the ground. This canopy of watermelon leaves changes the way weeds grow in the field.

Most weeds germinate and grow when there's sufficient sunlight reaching the soil. The broad leaves of the watermelon creates so much shade that the soil below them receive very little sunlight, so the weeds die or grow on very little spots.

So your watermelon fruit has stopped it's biggest challenger for soil nutrients, the weeds.

Besides the weeds, one of the greatest challenges to a sustainable agricultural practice is erosion of the soil. When the soil is left bare, heavy rains during the wet seasons would end up washing away the fertile top layer of the land. The leaves of the watermelon plants creates a protection field for the soil against erosion. The rain droplets that would otherwise fall straight to the ground with full force, hit the leaves rather than the ground and, in the process, lose their kinetic energy and the potential to cause damage to your land.

That means the soil is preserved and water in the soil is protected from evaporation during hot summer days. This kind of vegetative covering us perfect for reducing expenses by reducing labor costs and it helps you the farmer maintain your land's quality.

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