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Linwood, NC

I had hoped to wait until closer to the weigh off before this day came. I have two melons sitting in the patch that their day has come. They haven't grown in a few days now, and the stem is turning color on the biggest. Still 9 days till the little one goes to the fair, and 15 days till the big one makes it's journey to the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival for its showing/weighing. Hope they don't lose too much weight!!!

9/7/2012 5:48:51 AM

sevierville, Tn

If you have to pick it(the stem is bad) put it in a cool dry place. If left in the field keep it shaded & dry if possible.
as long as the stem is green, they will maintain their weight. Once picked you will lose 2-4 lbs a week.

9/7/2012 12:50:54 PM

Muddy Waters

Dont pick it & keep it(plant) watered.If you think the stem is bad & will rot the fruit,then go ahead but you will loose lbs.My 219 last year weighed 224 10 days earlier.

9/7/2012 8:24:20 PM

Linwood, NC

Pulled my smaller melon today for a new cast. It estimated 147 lbs. out on a solid floor. When we out it on the scales..........146 lbs. I was proud of my first melon, with a bigger one in the patch..........I'm comin for you, Frank!

9/12/2012 7:49:28 PM

South East

Don't you have a wedding to be at Brad?

9/12/2012 8:04:16 PM

Ohio

hope its not his wedding. lol

9/13/2012 2:55:39 AM

Linwood, NC

I do. Sending melon to Elkin.

9/13/2012 7:02:40 AM

Sevierville,tn

hot dang a wedding melon....make sure you plug it good:)

9/13/2012 1:19:31 PM