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Corryton, TN

But what will you do different next year?

More space per plant and no vacation during growing season, weeds took over!

7/20/2010 4:03:03 PM

Deep South, USA

Don't know for sure what next year will bring, but were I to try growing them again next year-

Most certainly more space per plant, no question. I've put myself in a very difficult position by growing everything so close together.

Probably try to get different seed - This is my third time with the Burpee #183. May need a better spot.

Things haven't went as well as I'd hoped this year. So far, I haven't really found suitable base soil. I hope to locate some good watermelon soil this fall.

7/20/2010 5:37:14 PM

Garner, NC

Squash bug termination gear!!!!!!!!!

7/20/2010 8:46:41 PM

Western PA

I planted mine rather close to the garden edges and noticed that the roots go much farther than I thought they would. So next year I will plant them toward the center more and I will not walk to the stump with out walking boards.
Also, I will have to spray fungicide more often ,as my plants are nearly finished from some disease.

7/21/2010 7:56:16 AM

formerly RGG

If I am well enough to grow then no more plastic. The roots need to breathe.And less watering as I think I watered way too much. Four of my plants are actually still alive though not very healthy and have done a little better since I backed off on the water and soluble fertilize.No good melons this year though.

7/22/2010 7:58:16 AM

Bowdon, GA

Move patch, grown them too long in the current location and back mulch away from stump farther. Also I would not bury a leggy plant up the stem again. Never had much trouble in the past, but with all the rain this year I had two die. After pulling dirt back I had no more trouble.

7/22/2010 9:24:30 AM