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Charleston, SC

I waited as long as I could but had to pick my monster today. I guess 145 lbs wasn't too bad for a first try. Unfortunatly I won't be able to compete since the fairs are all in oct. Not sure what the SC state record is anyway. Goodluck everyone.

7/23/2008 10:00:06 PM

formerly RGG

Congratulations Charger! You must be very proud of 145 pounds. My first effort was a best of just 103 pounds. I would like to think I will do better this year.

My melon has been growing for about 37 days and is just a little over 70 pounds I think.You should do something to celebrate your accomplishment.Share with friends or local businesses or charities. Or perhaps someone who writes a gardening column for the local paper would be interested in an article and some pictures for the local newspaper.

I bet not too many people in Charleston have ever seen a watermelon that big. You should at least take some pictures so you'll have better memories of this.Are you keeping a growers diary? If you get any digital pictures would you email me a copy to coolvol@comcast.net. Thanks, and congratulations again.

7/23/2008 10:21:22 PM

Bowdon, GA

Man, first year 145 is great. When did you set the melon had it already quit growing? A 145 the first year is great Congrats.

7/23/2008 11:09:25 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

I am just amazed that you are picking melons already. I am still deciding which one to keep on one of my plants. Let us know when you open it, and we will all stop in for some melon.

7/24/2008 9:10:03 AM

Charleston, SC

Thanks everyone,I set my plants out about the first week of april. The vine had almost completely died so I figured it wasn't getting any bigger.I'll shoot you an email dreamer, and anyone else who wants one.Happy gardening.

7/24/2008 9:56:57 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Charger, way to go..why did the vines die? Sounds like the cuke beetles gotcha. I hoping for a big one myself. Love to see a picture, fraleyky at hotmail.com
Call your local paper and get a picture took, the love these stories.

7/25/2008 8:53:50 AM