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Goodwood, Ontario, Canada

On average how many feet out from the stump do you pollinate your fruit?

4/20/2012 8:15:07 AM

Muddy Waters

5 feet or more,last year I was at 5 & 7 & 8 feet

4/20/2012 11:54:59 AM

Goodwood, Ontario, Canada

Thanks.....How far apart do you plant each watermelon plant?

4/20/2012 6:37:49 PM

Muddy Waters

I planted mine the Melon sisters 12.5 feet apart,& they had about 20 feet to grow forward it was the first time I made the plant grow in 1 direction.I used to plant in the center of my spot.Now I plant at 1 end & grow 1 way.They had about a 12X24 space each plant they were however back to back with outside plants about 5-6 feet away.

4/20/2012 7:24:37 PM

Alabama

I don't start pollinating until the third melon on the main vine emerges. This gives the plant and roots time to develop. I like to set the melon on the main vive 8 plus feet from the stump. I have 4 acres so space is not an issue, currently I am planting 30 feet apart.

4/20/2012 8:34:09 PM

formerly RGG

Distance apart is not as important as how many spuare feet you allow for each plant. 200' sq. is enough to grow a huge melon. I would recommend you keep it down to 300' sq. or less.

4/20/2012 9:43:37 PM

Muddy Waters

ditto dennis

4/20/2012 10:45:52 PM

Goodwood, Ontario, Canada

Thanks guys. It's my first year growing a giant watermelon and I was planning on growing two plants but due to space limitations am only going to grow one. I have two nice plants growing so I'll choose the most vigorous when the plant is set in the patch.

4/30/2012 6:54:35 AM