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Kentucky

Im in northern Kentucky and we're having cooler morning temps right now.Daily highs are lower than normal as well for this time of year. This could give a little additional time for pollinations as temps are getting in that risky range by the end of June typically. Im helping my daughter so I hope she can find some success. How are everyones temps looking for later pollinations this month?

6/9/2023 10:58:11 AM

Bethlehem CT

It seems like a week lost here too. THe sun was tucked behind a ton of smoke in the atmosphere. It was definitely eery and also chilly for this time of year. I guess it is, what it is. Maybe a later pollination will be helpful as it will have a younger fruit that is rapidly growing not just sitting in the heat and humidity. Who knows when that best window for growth will be.

6/9/2023 1:19:14 PM

Partlow,Va

We have not been near normal on temps here either. Very different year. The earliest I ever got one on was 6/19 so any June pollination is on time.(for me) Unless you compare yourself to the 5 or so guys in the world that start the first week of March. :)

Melons pollinate good in the heat. You will probably be loaded in males by then. Cover the baby with a chair or something. I use homemade 28" tall tables with burlap or 70% aluminet so you get airflow. Also a baby fan blowing beside it, not on it . moisten the area will help a few degrees. Good luck!

6/10/2023 8:10:33 AM