How Do Watermelons Grow? 🍉

0:00How Do Watermelons Grow?

LumiHave you ever wondered how a tiny green vine grows a great big striped watermelon?

BrikWatch closely, right here under the stars, and our whole growing answer begins tonight.

BrikBrik kneels beside a quiet sandy patch, its long vines curled and fast asleep.

LumiNot one leaf is moving yet, only quiet, sleeping vines in the moonlight.

BrikEverything you see around you was made by God the Father out of love for us, and He asks us to call Him Father.

LumiGood morning, dear friends! We are Brik and Lumi, and today we got up very early to watch the sunrise together.

BrikLook, the stars are still shining, and in a few minutes the sun will come up just for us.

LumiOpen your eyes wide and come along, today something special is waiting.

BrikCan you say watermelon? Watermelon. A big, round, striped fruit that grows on a vine.

BrikGod the Father loves you just as you are, and He is waiting for each of you in Heaven.

LumiBy morning, we will watch this very same vine open its very first golden flower.

LumiA hen! Can you say hen? Hen.

BrikThe whole melon patch rests quiet, close together, safe under the wide, starry night sky.

LumiCurled up like this, Coco tucks her fluffy chicks warm and snug beneath her own soft wings tonight.

2:00What Happens in the Melon Patch Cottage at Night?

BrikThe Lord Jesus came to us from Heaven to show us the way to true joy.

LumiResting quietly like this, Coco feels warm and safe beside the sleeping sandy patch.

LumiCan you wait quietly too, the way a little seed waits under the warm sand?

LumiA little cricket! Can you say cricket? A tiny bug that sings at night.

BrikIts small song rises and falls, soft and steady over the sleeping patch.

LumiLook closely -- tiny paw prints cross the sand from a nighttime visitor.

BrikCan you say drowsy? Drowsy. Sleepy, slow, and ready to close your eyes.

LumiMary holds our hand like the very best Mother, because she is our Mother and the Queen of Heaven.

BrikCan you say tendril? Tendril. A curly little arm a vine uses to hold on tight.

LumiReach out and touch one gently, and a sleepy tendril curls around your finger.

BrikLet's build somewhere warm, right where we can watch over the patch until sunrise.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiA cozy wooden cottage, hung with soft lanterns from one wall to the other.

BrikWe are calling it The Lantern-Lit Melon Patch Cottage.

LumiInside, a small woven basket waits empty, ready for the very first ripe melon.

4:20Why Does Giggles Curl Up Round in the Night Storm?

LumiBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

BrikBeam by beam, and lantern by lantern, rising warm against the dark.

LumiCoco ambles up to the new cottage, sniffing the fresh, warm wood.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Lantern-Lit Melon Patch Cottage is finished, glowing soft under the wide night sky.

BrikFrom here, we will watch our whole patch wake up by daylight.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every warm lantern glowing inside the brand new cottage.

BrikHow many warm lanterns are glowing inside the cottage tonight?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

LumiThree warm lanterns, glowing softly. One, two, three.

BrikThree little lights, and every single one watches over the sleeping patch.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small lantern, glowing softly right beside the tallest vine.

LumiWe are calling it The First Vine-Row Lantern.

BrikIts warm little glow lights up the nearest curled tendril just enough to see.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe First Vine-Row Lantern is ready, and three more will soon glow beside it.

BrikLook, out past the shore, a thick black cloud rolls in fast.

LumiThe whole sky darkens in a few quick seconds, and the wind picks up.

BrikA bright zigzag flashes across the whole dark sky, quick and silver-white.

LumiFor one whole second, the entire patch glows bright as daylight.

BrikDo not worry, everyone, that flash is only bright light, quick and harmless.

LumiWe are here together, safe and warm, and it is rolling past.

BrikGiggles unrolls slowly, and the little pink bunny calms down beside him.

LumiSomewhere in the wet sand, a frog croaks happily at every warm raindrop.

BrikCan you say thunder? Thunder. The deep, rolling sound after a flash of light.

LumiLight travels so fast, we see the flash long before the thunder ever arrives.

BrikThe rain patters gentle on every leaf, and the thick cloud rolls on by.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing already, calm and dark and full of stars again.

BrikGiggles hops up, giggling with relief, glad the whole sky is quiet once more.

BrikTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every bright star peeking back out after the clouds rolled by.

BrikHow many bright stars are peeking back out over the patch?

LumiHave a think, we will wait for you.

BrikBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive bright stars, peeking back out. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little stars, and every single one shines calm again over the quiet patch.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiOne tall, thin tower, built from smooth boards right beside the cottage.

BrikWe are calling it The Night-Watch Melon Tower.

LumiClimb up, and the whole dark patch spreads out quiet beneath you.

9:20Why Is the Sky Turning Gold Over the Patch?

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Night-Watch Melon Tower stands tall, and Lumi waves gently from the top.

BrikSomewhere near the fence, a dropped ribbon flutters, forgotten from the day before.

BrikWhat a curious, patient start to our very long day.

LumiIf you like what we built, show us a thumbs up!

BrikCan you say curious? Curious.

LumiLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikOne small bridge, leading toward the edge where the sun will soon rise.

LumiWe are calling it The Dawn Vine-Row Bridge.

BrikIts planks glow pale gold already, leading straight toward the morning light.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Dawn Vine-Row Bridge is ready, and Coco is already standing at the far end.

LumiCan you say sunrise? Sunrise. The very first moment the sun peeks over the edge.

BrikLook, past the tower, the deep dark sky is starting to change.

LumiIt is turning from deep black to a soft, gentle shade of grey.

LumiWatch closely, the edge of the sky is starting to glow soft and warm.

BrikA thin golden line grows wider, along the far edge of the shore.

BrikLook, the sun is climbing higher and the whole world is turning golden.

LumiThe whole patch is waking up in gold, right before our eyes.

11:40What Is the Great Vine-To-Vine Melon Boardwalk?

BrikGood morning, sunny patch! The sun is finally, wonderfully, all the way up.

LumiThe last cool shadow fades, and the whole patch glows bright golden warm.

BrikCan you say golden? Golden.

LumiNow, in the light of this brand new day, let's solve our whole growing mystery.

BrikHow does a tiny vine really grow such a great big striped watermelon?

LumiLet's follow one curly vine, right here in the morning light.

BrikIts long stem sprawls low across the warm sand, reaching further every day.

LumiTiny hairs on every leaf catch the morning dew, sparkling like little beads.

BrikCan you say dew? Dew. Tiny drops of water that appear on leaves at dawn.

LumiA duck! Can you say duck? Duck.

BrikHer name is Bubu, and she paddles calmly near the shore, watching the vine grow.

LumiOne golden petal drifts softly to the ground.

BrikBubu tilts her head, watching quietly.

LumiBubu waddles close, curious about the very first flower opening on the vine.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne round flower bed, bright yellow blossoms opening in the morning sun.

BrikWe are calling it The Morning Melon-Flower Bed.

LumiCan you say blossom? Blossom. The bright flower that opens before a fruit can grow.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Morning Melon-Flower Bed is ready, glowing warm in the early light.

LumiEvery blossom on the vine opens for only one whole day, bright and wide.

BrikCan you say pollen? Pollen. A soft golden dust flowers share to make new fruit.

LumiA little bee named George visits every golden flower, carrying pollen along.

BrikGeorge dusts one flower, then flies to the next, humming his own busy tune.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

BrikBrik counted every golden blossom painted along the great boardwalk mural.

LumiHow many golden blossoms are painted on the mural?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

LumiSix golden blossoms, counted carefully. One, two, three, four, five, six.

BrikSix open flowers, and every single one waits patiently for a visit from George.

LumiCan you say sprawl? Sprawl. To spread out low and wide across the ground.

BrikA watermelon vine loves to sprawl, stretching its long arms across the warm sand.

LumiBehind one dusted flower, a tiny green marble is already starting to grow.

15:50How Does a Flower Turn Into a Watermelon?

BrikCan you say seedling? Seedling. A very young plant, just starting out from a seed.

LumiNot every flower becomes a melon -- only the ones George visits get the chance.

BrikLet's build somewhere big, right where the whole patch can see our giant answer.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiA giant, blocky boardwalk, stretching wide across the sunny morning patch.

BrikWe are calling it The Great Vine-To-Vine Melon Boardwalk.

LumiAlong its rail, painted pictures show a flower turning slowly into a melon.

LumiSee how nicely it fits, one block sitting neatly on another.

BrikPlank by plank, and picture by picture, rising bright with the morning sun.

LumiCan you say ripen? Ripen. To grow fully and become ready and sweet to eat.

BrikBubu paddles right alongside the boardwalk, watching each little melon ripen.

LumiFirst a marble, then an orange, then a great big striped ball, week by week.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Great Vine-To-Vine Melon Boardwalk is finished, and Bubu settles down to watch.

BrikCan you say rind? Rind. The thick, tough skin covering the outside of a melon.

LumiA watermelon's green rind grows stripes, hiding it neatly among the leaves.

BrikA bunny! Can you say bunny? Bunny.

LumiHer name is Luna, and she hops close, sniffing at the low, sprawling vines.

BrikLuna noses one small green melon, then hops off to nibble sweet clover instead.

LumiLuna's nose twitches at the sweet, warm air.

LumiA little ladybug rests on one wide leaf, her red shell catching the sun.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every tiny green melon painted growing along the whole mural.

BrikHow many baby melons are painted on the mural?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikSix tiny melons, counted steadily. One, two, three, four, five, six.

LumiSix little melons, and every single one grows rounder with each warm, sunny day.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikFour little steps, each one painted with one bigger melon than the last.

LumiWe are calling it The Four Growing-Melon Steps.

BrikStep up slowly, watching each melon grow, all the way to the top step.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Four Growing-Melon Steps are finished, and Bubu paddles past every one.

LumiA frog leaps onto a broad, low melon leaf near the boardwalk's edge.

BrikA frog! Can you say frog? Frog.

LumiHe watches the vines sprawl by, blinking slowly in the warm morning light.

LumiOh, Giggles, that feather made quite the sneeze without much real pollinating.

BrikHe watches George visit each flower calmly, and claps for the little bee's hard work.

LumiThe patch settles back into its warm, sunny calm.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne small feeder, filled with golden seeds, right beside the boardwalk.

BrikWe are calling it The Sunny Vine-Row Feeder.

LumiPeck, peck, peck -- every little chick loves a good breakfast in the morning sun.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Sunny Vine-Row Feeder is ready, and Coco's chicks are the first to visit.

LumiCan you say nectar? Nectar. A sweet liquid inside a flower that insects love.

BrikGeorge sips a little nectar from every blossom, then carries pollen on his legs.

LumiCan you say buzz? Buzz. The soft humming sound a busy little bee makes.

BrikTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every duck, frog, and chicken gathered near the boardwalk.

BrikHow many friends are gathered near the boardwalk?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive happy friends, gathered calmly. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little friends, and every single one enjoys the very same warm morning sun.

BrikCan you say harvest? Harvest. The happy time when ripe fruit is gathered and picked.

LumiThe sun is climbing high above the patch now, warm on every curling vine.

BrikThe sun is high above us, it is exactly noon, time for a little rest.

LumiLet us sit down for a moment and listen to how beautifully quiet it is around us.

BrikLet's rest a moment here in the warm midday sun, listening to the patch hum softly.

LumiLet's follow the warm midday sun, over to where the melons are growing biggest.

23:20What Is the Counting Melon-Slice Carousel?

BrikPast the boardwalk, the sandy patch opens into a wide, sunny melon field.

LumiLeave a thumbs up if you are enjoying building with us, it helps other children find us.

BrikLook, warm sunlight drifts softly through the whole sunny melon field.

LumiThis is the very best time to see how big a ripe watermelon can grow.

BrikCan you say enormous? Enormous. Very, very big, much bigger than an ordinary ball.

LumiLook, Coco leads her chicks right past an absolutely enormous striped melon.

BrikThis one grew from a tiny green marble all the way to enormous, day by day.

LumiIts green rind is striped light and dark, hiding it neatly among wide leaves.

BrikCan you say camouflage? Camouflage. Colors and patterns that help something hide in plain sight.

LumiLet's build somewhere bright, right where the whole field can see inside a melon.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikA spinning carousel, its seats shaped like great big juicy melon slices.

LumiWe are calling it The Counting Melon-Slice Carousel.

BrikEach slice-seat shows green rind outside and sweet red fruit inside, dotted with seeds.

BrikWe are not in a hurry, because things made carefully last the longest.

LumiSeat by seat, and slice by slice, spinning bright in the midday sun.

BrikCan you say flesh? Flesh. The soft, juicy part of a fruit that we eat.

LumiBubu waddles right up to the carousel, watching each bright red slice spin by.

BrikThat sweet red flesh is almost all water, perfect for a hot, sunny day.

LumiSunlight sparkles across every juicy red slice.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Counting Melon-Slice Carousel is finished, warm and glowing in the midday sun.

BrikCan you say quench? Quench. To satisfy a thirst with something cool to drink or eat.

LumiOne juicy slice can quench your thirst on the very hottest summer day.

BrikA little butterfly drifts past the carousel, pausing on one bright red slice-seat.

BrikHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

LumiBrik counted every dark seed dotted across one bright carousel slice.

BrikHow many seeds are dotted across the slice?

LumiHave a think, we will wait for you.

BrikWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

BrikSeven dark seeds, counted carefully. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

LumiSeven little seeds, and every single one could grow its own brand new vine someday.

BrikCan you say alert? Alert. Awake, watchful, and ready to notice anything nearby.

LumiEven resting in the shade, Luna stays alert, watching the whole field calmly.

BrikThe frog watches the carousel spin, blinking slowly in the warm midday light.

LumiCan you say shade? Shade. A cool, shadowy spot where the hot sun cannot reach.

BrikWide melon leaves make plenty of cool shade for tired little paws to rest.

LumiNot one melon in the whole field ever grows in quite the very same shape.

BrikThe field hums soft and steady, glowing warm in the midday sun.

LumiCan you say sturdy? Sturdy. Strong and steady, not likely to wobble or fall.

LumiLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small signpost, pointing one way to the boardwalk, one to the carousel.

BrikWe are calling it The Boardwalk-Or-Carousel Signpost.

LumiOne arrow points back to the little flowers, the other to the juicy slices.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Boardwalk-Or-Carousel Signpost is ready, and Lumi reads it out loud, delighted.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne spinning pinwheel, right beside the carousel, catching every warm sea breeze.

29:40Does Rain Help Watermelons Grow Sweeter?

LumiWe are calling it The Sandy-Shore Breeze Pinwheel.

BrikA cool breeze keeps the whole sunny field comfortable, even under the strong sun.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Sandy-Shore Breeze Pinwheel spins gently, and Bubu watches it turn round.

LumiOh, Giggles, that head-thump left you far dizzier than any melon.

BrikHe tries Brik's proper knuckle-thump instead, hears the hollow thunk, and cheers proudly.

LumiThe field settles back into its warm, sunny calm.

BrikCan you say horizon? Horizon. The far line where the sky seems to meet the ground.

LumiLook, way out past the field, a dark cloud is gathering, far away.

BrikQuick, let's watch together, right here where the whole field can see the sky.

LumiThe whole sky darkens fast, and a bright zigzag flashes on the far horizon.

BrikLet's count together: light travels faster than sound, so we hear thunder after.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiCount with Brik: one, two, three, four, and then comes the low, rolling boom.

BrikHow many seconds passed between the flash and the thunder?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

LumiFour whole seconds, counted steady. One, two, three, four.

BrikFour seconds means that far-off storm is still safely, quietly distant.

LumiEven a warm rain dimples the whole field, tapping soft little circles everywhere.

BrikNot one vine minds getting rained on; a good rain helps every melon grow sweeter.

LumiThe warm wind settles, calm once more.

LumiCan you say fresh? Fresh. Clean, new, and cool, just like the air after rain.

BrikTime for a question, think for a moment.

BrikBrik counted every great big, ripe watermelon resting heavy in the whole field.

LumiHow many ripe watermelons are resting in the field?

LumiHave a think, we will wait for you.

BrikBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

LumiSix ripe watermelons, counted calmly. One, two, three, four, five, six.

BrikSix round melons, and every single one is ready for our very first harvest.

LumiListen, the far-off rumble is fading, softer and slower, one by one.

BrikLook, the sky is clearing fast, bright and freshly washed above the field.

LumiLook up -- a whole bright rainbow is arching over the carousel, all on its own!

BrikEvery duck, frog, and chicken nearby settles calm again in the warm sun.

LumiLet's follow the low, golden sun back toward the boardwalk and the whole patch.

BrikBack near the boardwalk, the whole sky is turning a deep, glowing orange and pink.

LumiLook, the sunset sky glows the same warm gold as the ripest melon inside.

BrikCan you say sunset? Sunset. That is when the sun goes down low in the sky.

LumiCan you say dusk? Dusk. That is the soft, quiet time just before full dark.

BrikAs the great sun sinks low, it is finally time for our very first harvest.

LumiLet's watch the sky turn deeper.

BrikIts glow fades slow and gentle.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiOne small pyramid, built from tiny glowing blocks in every melon color.

BrikWe are calling it The Melon-Seed Color Pyramid.

BrikEvery little block glows its own bright hue, stacked five rows high.

LumiIts colors glow brighter as the sky darkens.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Melon-Seed Color Pyramid is ready, and it glows softly in the fading light.

LumiOh, Giggles, that melon had a mind of its own rolling down the slope.

BrikHe rolls it properly with two flat hands at last, and cheers at not dropping it.

LumiThe whole patch settles back into its warm, glowing calm.

BrikCan you say ripe? Ripe. Ready to pick, sweet, and perfect for eating.

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LumiCan you say share? Share. To give some of what you have to a friend.

LumiLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikOne small wooden bench, facing straight toward the whole glowing boardwalk.

LumiWe are calling it The Harvest-Watching Bench.

BrikSit here quietly, and watch every melon glow softly against the dark sky.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Harvest-Watching Bench is ready, and Lumi is already curled up, watching.

BrikBrik pats the little bench gently, proud of the whole long, growing day.

LumiCan you say proud? Proud. We built and learned so much today.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

LumiBrik and Lumi counted six morning blossoms, then seven carousel seeds, then six ripe melons.

BrikHow many blossoms, seeds, and melons did we count altogether today?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

BrikSix and seven and six makes nineteen, counted slowly and surely all together.

LumiCan you say altogether? Altogether.

BrikNineteen growing wonders, and every single one helped tell our whole melon story.

LumiCan you say calm? Calm. Peaceful, quiet, and free of any rush or worry.

38:20How Do You Know a Watermelon Is Ripe?

BrikA calm field in the evening looks almost like a great, still, striped garden.

LumiBubu tucks one wing, resting near the shore beside the glowing pyramid.

BrikCan you say gentle? Gentle. Soft and kind, never rough or too sudden.

LumiEven a great big watermelon can be carried gently, slow and perfectly controlled.

BrikThe frog settles near the bench, watching the boardwalk glow one last time.

LumiNot one melon tonight will ever grow in quite the very same round shape.

BrikThe field's edge rustles once, soft and slow, in the cooling evening air.

LumiLuna settles near the signpost, ears relaxed in the last warm light.

BrikOne last firefly blinks softly over the quiet, sleeping melon field.

LumiLet's build one last place, right where the whole patch can rest, warm and calm.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikA wide, welcoming camp, ringed with lanterns right along the sandy shore.

LumiWe are calling it The Sunset Melon-Patch Campfire.

BrikOne by one, its lanterns glow, each one warmer than the last.

LumiA little more and it will be ready, do you like it so far?

LumiPost by post, and lantern by lantern, filling up with today's last golden light.

BrikThe campfire glows the same warm orange as the whole sunset sky above it.

LumiThe whole camp smells sweet and warm.

LumiCoco settles her chicks close by, sharing one great big slice of cool melon.

BrikEvery friend gathers close, watching the sky turn gold, then rose, then grey.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Sunset Melon-Patch Campfire is finished, glowing warm under the very first stars.

BrikLook, it is dark again now, just like it was at the start of our day.

LumiBut this time, we know exactly how a tiny vine grows such a great big melon.

BrikA dusted flower grows a marble, the marble grows round, and the rind grows stripes.

LumiListen to the field grow quiet.

BrikCan you say cozy? Cozy.

LumiCozy just means warm, soft, and safe, exactly like our whole melon patch tonight.

BrikNot one vine tonight will ever forget the shape of its own round, sweet melon.

LumiA single lantern still glows in the same cottage window, steady every night.

BrikSomewhere close by, a cricket starts up its same, steady song once more.

LumiOne last cricket sings softly into the night.

LumiTom's ears twitch softly in the very last warm light before dark settles.

BrikA dog! Can you say dog? Dog.

42:40How Does a Watermelon Really Grow? The Whole Answer

LumiThe whole patch smells of warm sand and settling evening air.

BrikNot one lantern around the whole camp glows in quite the same gold.

LumiA single star returns to the same corner of the sky, night after night.

BrikLuna naps curled up beside the pyramid, warm in its colorful glow.

LumiOut past the campfire, one last quiet melon rests heavy on its sleeping vine.

BrikThe night feels calm, complete, and wonderfully, warmly still.

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LumiThe stars are twinkling again, and our long, beautiful day is slowly coming to an end.

BrikWe built so much today, and we learned even more.

LumiThank you for being with us, it was much nicer together.

BrikSo remember, a flower turns into a marble, and a marble grows into a great big melon.

LumiThe boardwalk glows soft and warm one last time, calm under the bright stars.

LumiGiggles waves from far away before he disappears for the night, and the little bells on his cap ring softly.

BrikBye bye! Sleep sweetly, our dear friends.