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Nova Scotia

Looking good with the Jumbo melon patch! Glad you got through the winds, you definitely have lots of weight there. Let's hope Mother Nature straightens out and settles down for everyone. Poor plants don't know "they're coming or going"?

5/31/2026 10:12:27 AM

Central NY

Setting up a one way ticket to melon heaven!

5/31/2026 12:28:18 PM

Grittyville, WA

Melons should get more master gardener points! They are a challenge! And you're doing them outside of a hoophouse. Have you ever done them in a full size hoophouse, John? That would be interesting.

5/31/2026 12:34:53 PM

Upa Creek, MO

We have 3 of your Jumbo Black Diamonds going and will cut down to 2 soon. Thanks!

5/31/2026 4:07:56 PM

Bethlehem CT

Danny, yeah i put some weights (Bricks, rocks, split logs) on the vines to hold them down from the wind. Porkchop, I sure hope this patch turns into melon heaven! Ketchup, No I haven't grown one in a hoophouse yet! Some day I may try it. Good luck smallmouth!

6/1/2026 7:39:13 AM

Nova Scotia

Sounds good John, we have a 185 Crews jumbo melon I believe started not outside yet along with some others Carolina Cross types, give them a go up here? So great to see your set up along with other melon growers.

6/1/2026 12:38:58 PM