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i've seen a few watermelon update recently a thought i'd throw my hat into the ring......

156 petersen (seed) day 37 80.4 lbs 22.1 for the week 24" long

225 white (seed) day 30 62 lbs 26 for the week 23"long

225 white (seed) day ? 51.1 pounds 23"long


the 62 & 51 pounders are on the same plant....one older and larger, one younger and a perfect shape....what to do????

Marc

8/2/2007 8:07:26 PM

southwest MO

Are you using the pumpkin charts to estimate weight?

8/2/2007 10:25:40 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Here are my measurements: NOt sure what day or what seed, I have the info but its not handy now. Anyways here is what is growing: 40+31+60, 39+29+58, 39+30+59...My three babies.. Weights about 70+ lbs...Croley Bend

8/4/2007 8:01:40 AM

According to the chart the 131 ott weighs 71.5 - 128 ott weighs 67.4 and the 126 ott weighs 64.6
Frank

8/4/2007 1:08:01 PM

Iowa

yes boy genius.....there is a watermelon chart just like a pumpkin chart!

8/4/2007 7:35:03 PM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

246 Bright is 183 ott est. 175 pounds
246 Bright fair plant early 160 ott est.121 pounds
168 Schnicker 141 ott est 86 pounds
246 Bright 2nd set on the first plant is 148 ott est. 98 pounds
225 White 141 ott est 86 pounds
225 White #2 137 ott est 80 pounds
225 White #3 142 ott est 88 pounds

8/4/2007 8:45:30 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

"Petey" - Sorry, didn't see your post. I would take into account position on the vine, and how the feeder vine looks like for the melon, but in general, if both fruit were set before July 1st, then I would go with the better shape. Length is really key.

8/14/2007 4:39:11 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Lastest measurement Aug 14th 34+44+69=147, about 96 lbs. Gained 10lbs in a week..is that good or could it be better??

8/17/2007 7:41:42 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

It could always be better of course, and 10 pounds is a little slow for growing. I like a good 18 to 20 pound growth week, and if we are wishing, I would also like a pony.

I can't even measure my melons. We are deluged in rain. I received over 12 inches just on Saturday, and it has rained daily for the last two weeks, and is forecast to rain for a few more days. I have a five gallon bucket sitting in my garden that is just about full of water from the weekend. There's at least 16 inches in it.

You always have to worry with the Red Cross announces how many storm shelters they are setting up in your area.

8/20/2007 10:27:18 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Thanks Melon Man, I guess I should be glad for what Im getting. What does so much rain do to a melon, do they explode like pumpkins...Its hasnt rained here in weeks, well we got a little drizzel yesterday and my rain barrels have been empty for a week. I have been watering at least 2 times a week with mild feeding when I remember. Well, its still fun. Just measured 34+49+71=154...110 lbs....yahoooooo

Oh yea, I want a pony too....

8/22/2007 3:02:12 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

This rain has buried my vines, smashed the leaves into the ground and massively eroded the garden.

It also prevents me from fertilizing, which has sent me back.

Oh well.

8/22/2007 6:05:49 PM

Williamsburg,KY

I finially found my seed packet for the watermelon Im growing, its "offspring of 157# Carolina Cross" ordered from Hope Ark...Well, thats just about what it weighs now..It seems to still be growing..but not really sure..Its hard to measure a melon, not like a pumpkin. I have three plants and they are all doing about the same...The neighbor boy is going to enter one into the vegetable contest here, I'll be out of town. Im sure he will win. I do plan on attending the KY weigh off Sept29th, no pumpkins but will take my melon for fun. So how is everyone else doing...Croley

9/1/2007 8:43:19 AM

Rochester, Minnesota

Actually I find that it easy to measure watermelons. It's the same as pumpkins, and you don't need duct tape to hold the tape in place.

It's the same OTT measurements, and a look up in the table. It's been pretty accurate for me so far.

9/4/2007 10:19:45 AM