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Garner, NC

I finally grew something larger than Chris Kent......

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=206787

She's HUGE!!!!

8/12/2013 11:00:45 PM

Corryton, TN

So much for lack of water causing hollow heart!

Graft or regular?

8/13/2013 6:49:47 AM

sevierville, Tn

Nice one Todd ! How was she to the chart ???

8/13/2013 7:14:43 AM

Garner, NC

Dave all grafts were heavy to the chart, and very solid, or only a very smalll void, this however was a traditioanl, and the sad part is, I only have two plants left and there both traditionals.

Chris, melon taped out at 150 lbs, and weighed it in the garden on bathroom scales, didnt feel like loading it, and it weighed a whopping 108lbs! ................42lbs light!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8/13/2013 8:05:15 AM

sevierville, Tn

OMG !!! wow Todd, you win hands down ! At that rate, you will need a 300 lb melon to break 200 ibs LOL

8/13/2013 9:44:37 AM

sevierville, Tn

I use to grow them like that a few years ago....but I can't seem to get that much air in them any more. Your going to have to tell me your secrets for doing that as i'm falling behind !

8/13/2013 9:47:21 AM

Garner, NC

Ole Smokey, you just keep growing those fat, 300lb melons, and at least let me keep the giant air bubbles to myself, it's all I have left. LOL

8/13/2013 11:13:39 AM

Alaska

Insides look like the Joker smiling back at you?

8/13/2013 12:30:37 PM

Bethlehem CT

Todd you have had a wet year too. Is that right? I am not so sure the hollow comes from water issues. I have had some look like that too. It doesn't seem to matter how wet or dry the patch is. I would like to hear other's ideas on what causes it.

8/13/2013 5:22:15 PM

Garner, NC

John, i'm not sure, but after seeing the shape, (flat top, and bulging sides) I thought it was hollow, just not that hollow. They have had a massive amount of rain, so I really dont think it's water.

8/13/2013 7:01:02 PM

Muddy Waters

I think its from fast growth.Low on something P or K

8/13/2013 10:51:27 PM

Bowdon, GA

The lack of sun is the likely culprit. Seems like genetics, feeding, water all effect it to some degree but sun is a big factor.

8/13/2013 11:35:14 PM