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Author:  Davetpilot [ Nov 23rd, '13, 01:40 ]
Post subject:  Cantaloupe Pics
I harvested some seeds from a cantaloupe, soaked them for a few days in water and then dried them for a week. I then dropped them into the grow beds with reckless abandon. I had no idea what I was in for! Now I need to build something to keep these babies off the ground and support my melons.

PS When I told my 16-year-old daughter that I needed something to support my melons she said, "What about a brazier?"
I'm still laughing about that a week later. LOL


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Author:  Ronmaggi [ Nov 23rd, '13, 01:47 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cantaloupe Pics
Maybe not a bra, but a nice set of nylon stockings will do the trick.
Author:  Davetpilot [ Nov 23rd, '13, 01:54 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cantaloupe Pics
That's a great idea! Thanks Ron! I made a hammock for one melon from burlap but it was kind of a pain in the butt. I'm going to go out and get some nylons! There's a sentance I'd never thought I'd say. What is wrong with me? LOL
Author:  jrl91rs [ Nov 23rd, '13, 02:40 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cantaloupe Pics
Davetpilot wrote:
That's a great idea! Thanks Ron! I made a hammock for one melon from burlap but it was kind of a pain in the butt. I'm going to go out and get some nylons! There's a sentance I'd never thought I'd say. What is wrong with me? LOL



"And in local news, man was arrested today for strange behavior while buying pantyhose and bras" :laughing3:
Author:  jayendra [ Nov 23rd, '13, 06:04 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cantaloupe Pics
LOL funny story.
So plant from seed is okay in AP for melons? how deep did you plant them?
You could also use an onion/orange bag
Author:  Davetpilot [ Nov 23rd, '13, 14:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cantaloupe Pics
jayendra wrote:
LOL funny story.
So plant from seed is okay in AP for melons? how deep did you plant them?
You could also use an onion/orange bag


Yes, planting from seed is great! In fact, I was not having any success with transplanting lettuce seedlings so I just sprinkled some seed onto the gravel and now I have a bunch of red and green lettuce sprouting.

As far as depth goes, I literally sprinkled the seeds on the gravel and moved the gravel around gently to allow the seeds sink in about an inch. They need to be deep enough to get wet of course so it depends on how high your water floods in your beds. My water levels go to about 1" below the surface of the gravel.
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