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Subject:  Ideal distance for pollinating from main stump

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bluesilver

Tasmania Australia

Hi, just interested to know if there is an ideal pollinating distance out from the main stump for Watermelons.
I have been informed that it is around the 13 - 16 feet mark for pumpkins, but really interested to find out what most have found it to be for Watermelons.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.

11/3/2017 10:56:51 PM

jlindley

NE Arkansas

I'd say 12ish...

11/4/2017 2:39:09 AM

bluesilver

Tasmania Australia

Ok cheers, will aim for that, last season i was somewhere around maybe 3-4 feet, way too close by the looks of things.

11/5/2017 1:17:53 AM

BatCaveN8

The North Coast

I wouldn't mind others input on this topic. If 12 is good, how close is still in the good range. I had terrible luck last year. All my sets were inside 7 feet. No females after that.

11/5/2017 10:17:09 AM

Smoky Mtn Pumpkin (Team GWG)

sevierville, Tn

i have decided that too far out is worse then too close. But you need a big enought plant. So 11-14 to give a wide range but 12 is good but the plants don't have a tape measure ! LOL

11/5/2017 1:37:56 PM

lunker99

Iowa

Do you prune vines similar to AG's also or just try to set at desired distance on main vine and let all other growth go?

11/18/2017 2:15:19 PM

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