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Alaska

Hey does the stem end grow more and or faster than the blossom end. I noticed the vine on a couple of my melons were riding/rubbing up against the fruit. There was plenty of space between the two just a few days ago and I haven't moved them.

7/15/2009 4:33:11 AM

Rochester, Minnesota

I assume you are asking if the melon grows both directions, towards the flower and towards the stem. Yes, I have them doing that, and what I do is periodically pull the melon back a little to alleviate stress on the vine.

7/15/2009 9:19:56 AM

sevierville, Tn

MMM, Have you ever had one brake off due to growth toward the stem ? They seem to be pretty plyable after about 10 days, but i was just wondering.

7/15/2009 2:11:31 PM

sevierville, Tn

Scott, yes mine do the same as yours are doing & I move them as needed.

7/15/2009 2:12:57 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

I try to be very careful with the stem. It generally is pliable and does not break, but it still bothers me when I move it. So I only move it short distances at a time and let the growth of the stem catch up with the movement.

I know that some people rotate or turn their melons so they end up nice and round and do not have a yellow spot on the bottom. I tried this once and it seems to put a serious amount of strain on the stem. So now, I just pull them away from the stem and consider that enough.

7/15/2009 3:31:14 PM

Alaska

Thanks guys! I move them forward a little bit this morning.

7/15/2009 4:41:55 PM