🍉 Want 12 Big Watermelons from Just ONE Plant? Here’s the Right Pruning Method! Most gardeners prune watermelon vines the wrong way — and that’s why they end up with small, cracked, or fewer fruits. Here’s the smart technique: 🌱 Wait until the plant develops 7–10 true leaves. ✂ Pinch off the main vine after about seven leaves from the base. 🌿 Keep only two strong side vines to continue growing. 🍉 When fruits reach fist size, leave about 10 healthy leaves near each fruit and remove excess sid