http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=30 Last 25 Posts for the 'Watermelon Growing Forum' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2026 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ Mccaslinnsw <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am proud to announce that the Giant Watermelon Growers Club has officially Became a Premium Sponsor of both the GPC and Bigpumpkins.com. if you would like to join the GWG club all you need to do ... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?765325 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=765325 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=765325 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:30:20 GMT Team Wexler <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Did Frank take a break? It's odd not seeing his Watermelons at the top of the GPC results this year. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762871 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=762871 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=762871 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:30:36 GMT BiddyGoat <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi All, I'm new to watermelon growing, so I may have done something wrong with my seeds. I have tried 3 times to start these seeds in seed starting soil and nothing came up from two 2025 packets from... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?756819 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=756819 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=756819 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:11:10 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is anyone counting the flower lobes to get a bigger watermelon? An extra ovary could add weight? 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?755394 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=755394 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=755394 Wed, 21 May 2025 17:39:23 GMT LJ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am using bushel gourd for rootstock, how much before the watermelons do I plant the gourds? Hole insertion method. Thanks. 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?753671 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=753671 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=753671 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:11:27 GMT lbright <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The seed lots for giant watermelons in the GWG seed auction this Saturday is extensive. The lots include seeds of the best giant watermelons grown in 2024 as well as many proven seeds from the past. S... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?751590 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=751590 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=751590 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:07:30 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Chad new has interviewed the top watermelon grower for 2024. Its really great to be able to learn from directly from the best, and then set some goals for ones own self. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?749490 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=749490 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=749490 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:34:24 GMT Bobcats <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How high off the ground is the lowest part of ya'lls watermelon hammocks, the bottom part of the 2x4 support beam? 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?749292 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=749292 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=749292 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:56:33 GMT Mark G. <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> wrong board 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?748831 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=748831 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=748831 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:10:47 GMT Melonlover22 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Good morning. I&#8217;ve been looking for Carolina Strongback and Rampart gourd seeds for rootstock, but Google doesn&#8217;t really give an answer. Do anybody have a lead on how to obtain these? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?748827 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=748827 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=748827 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:41:19 GMT jpowell2022 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am looking for a 255 Mitchell or 316 Edwards seeds to try to grow next year. my email is justinjp0127@gmail.com 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?746315 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=746315 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=746315 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:17:55 GMT Rookiesmom <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Registration for the NC State fair must be completed by September 15th. You MUST fill out a W-9 or you will not be paid if you place. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?746308 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=746308 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=746308 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 12:52:22 GMT wile coyote <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is there specific fertilizers to use when growing giant watermelons? 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?743494 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=743494 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=743494 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:23:55 GMT Schalks92 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello everyone has anyone ever grew this variety before. I know that the seeds are a new variation of giant watermelons and I was thinking has anyone have had success growing these seeds. 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?741387 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=741387 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=741387 Wed, 01 May 2024 22:01:29 GMT bluesilver <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, Just thought I would put this question out here, Has anyone actually tried using Florell on Watermelons yet and if so did it work like they say it dose on pumpkins? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?741009 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=741009 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=741009 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:38:07 GMT Rookiesmom <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Happy Birthday Frank, I hope you have an awesome day! 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?740062 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=740062 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=740062 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 01:20:40 GMT Rookiesmom <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Dear Growers, The Southern Growers have been offered the opportunity to tour the United States Department of Agriculture Southeastern Vegetable research Lab in Charleston, SC on a Friday in ea... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?738350 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=738350 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=738350 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:21:12 GMT Howard <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Looking for any advice on melon seeds grown &quot;the old way&quot; with potential to grow here in Canada? Trying to say non grafted produced seeds. Just trying to get a handle on melon seeds now, bee... 15 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?738248 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=738248 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=738248 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 17:56:09 GMT Ditch bank <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Was wondering if any them Columbus county or Robeson county people are in this group? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?738103 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=738103 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=738103 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:02:09 GMT big moon <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> After looking at Joze's chart of the Atlantic Giant's progression in weight over the past decade or so, I can't help but wonder what is going on with the giant watermelons. I have heard some thoughts... 35 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?735181 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=735181 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=735181 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:31:43 GMT Rookiesmom <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Registration for the NC State Fair is September 15th. Pumpkin and watermelons are paid by the pound. Pumpkin: 1st $3 lb,2nd $2 pound, 3rd $1.50 pound, 4th $1 pound, 5th .75 pound, 6th 6th-10th $.50 p... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?733778 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=733778 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=733778 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 20:40:31 GMT jgunter4 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Watermelons 1st-$1000 2nd-$700 3rd-$500 4th-$300 5th-$200 6th-$150 7th-$100 8th-$50 9th-$50 10th-$50 Hope to see y'all in Allardt. If you have any questions let me know. Thanks, John 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?733316 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=733316 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=733316 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:05:57 GMT kdickso1 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The weight off this year will be on September 7th at 1 pm eastern time. New prize money schedule this year. Prize money was upped this year to match the pumpkin prize money. Everyone&#8217;s welcome. ... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?733133 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=733133 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=733133 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:37:20 GMT R_idaeus <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How long will the watermelon grow after pollination? Trying to figure out timing fir October 7 weigh-off, but also planning for future. 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732479 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=732479 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=732479 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 03:14:54 GMT LJ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I understand the sink to source concept in growing AG's where the dead heading of the vines help to direct the plants energy to the growing pumpkin. Does this same concept apply to growing giant wate... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732355 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=732355 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=30&p=732355 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:56:24 GMT