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Lindon, Utah

Hello,

First year grower here. When I plant into the ground how deep can I plant them? All the way up to the cots? Do I pollinate flowers on the main or secondaries?

thanks
havlochii@gmail.com

4/20/2013 1:35:39 AM

Piqua, Ohio

I found out last year if you bury to the cots you may loose the stump to rot! Plant on an angle so the plant can lay down easier.

4/20/2013 10:05:29 AM

Marshall, MI

Don't put plant in any deeper than it is in the pot.
Don't let wet dirt collect on stump.
Young plants will rot off very easily.
If you have a storm wipe off any build up of dirt off stump.
If you hand water don't pour water directly on stump.

4/23/2013 10:48:47 AM

Muddy Waters

Yes I think some folks think melons are like maters.There not,Don't plant them deep.I think I learned this from Bill Edwards in 97.lol

4/24/2013 7:29:25 AM

Lindon, Utah

Thank you, Will keep the stump clear. Do you pollinate flowers on the main or secondaries, does it matter?

havlochii@gmail.com

4/24/2013 7:20:31 PM

Muddy Waters

It doesn't matter my 260.5 was grown on a finger vine.not a main vine.so were other bigger melons.

4/24/2013 7:28:06 PM