What happens if I accidentally seperated the plant from the root?

I was re-potting my small watermelon plant from it's original tiny pot, and when I was taking off the cardboard outer shell (yes, it was a cheap dollar store buy), the root and plant separated. The plant itself is about 4 inches high and the roots were about 2 inches long. I figure the plant is done, but will the roots stay ok, and "resprout" another plant? I have no prior experience with plants, except the ones I've killed, so I was just proud this one lasted this long from a seed. Thanks.

What happens if I accidentally seperated the plant from the root?
Another trick the pro growers of hydroponic cucumbers use is grafting. You can connect the ends of your watermelon with a soda straw (try to find clear ones, they make final adjustments easier when you can see what your doing. cut in two inch pieces. Then make the ends air tight with soft wax from a toilet wax ring. After a week, cut the straw off with an eXacto, scalpel or small scissor to prevent strangulation. It's easy to do and I've had a lot of fun with various combinations over the years. Nothing ventured - go for it. RScott
Reply:Watermelon seeds germinate quite readily, so you might try that instead of transplanting the plant. Not sure where you are weather-wise, but if you plant the seeds in jiffy pots or peat pellets (you expand these in water first), when it comes time for planting outdoors, you can put pot or pellet directly into the ground. If you have a long growing season, you can also just start the seeds outdoors. It is very fun and interesting to start seeds indoors, so just keep on experimenting and enjoy. With seedlings, the root separation usually means the plant won't make it, but it won't hurt to try the remaining stem in water. Happy planting, and best of luck
Reply:You can try and put it in water (the stem), but most likely it wont re root. But don't stop trying. growing plants from seed is fun and rewarding. Try the jiffy pots, you can plant them directly in soil. God luck