General information and discussion about cultivating melons, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and gourds.
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April 10, 2016 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
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Location: Cypress, TX
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Early moonbeam watermelon.
Does anyone have experience growing this one? I got it from SESE and was intrigued by their description of having 18"l vines.
MikeInCypress
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September 3, 2016 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
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Thanks Mike for sharing seeds! It's the same here as you described in Texas. Short 3 foot vines with watermelons. I planted late so they are still ripening.
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September 4, 2016 | #3 |
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How many fruit on each 3ft vine? I'm super curious!
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September 6, 2016 | #4 |
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Don't know about per vine. but it's 2-3 per plant for me.
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September 6, 2016 | #5 |
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Looking forward to a taste review from you guys! I've never had a yellow fleshed watermelon, do they taste the same as the pinks, or is there a definite difference in flavor notes? Really interested in the 3 ft vines!
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September 6, 2016 | #6 |
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I have some seed for these, so looking forward to how they do and taste, too!
How did the melon seeds I sent you do, scooty? And, I want to know about the dogs in your avatar, LOL, greyhound and inca terrir??? |
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Also the little one is a Manchester Terrier. |
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September 7, 2016 | #8 |
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Oh, both breeds are lovely dogs- and I'll guess the little one is also a standard size? We had one growing up- he loved to ride in my bicycle's front basket.
I only sent you two varieties, the Sakata Sweet and the Ha'Ogen. Both only are happy when it is very hot. Hope you enjoy them both. |
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September 23, 2016 | #10 |
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Poop. Now I know its someone and not something! Second melon was poached just as it was finishing to ripe. Argggg...
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