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Dallas, OR

Hey Guys, I'm trying to expand my knowledge on how to grow giant vegetables, and I thought this year I would try out watermelons along with my giant tomatoes, pumpkins, AG, and cabbage. However i have never tried watermelons and i need to know everything. Start dates, good seeds, plant care, pollination, temperatures for soil and air....ect, ect. I live in Oregon, and so i probably don't have the best climate for them.... I'm sure I can change that through a greenhouse setup, but I would like to know as much as possible to give me the best shot. If you know of any good articles or places I can read up on them let me know! If you want to email me any info you can at Ahendersen@oldmillfeed.com (Hendersen is "sen" not "son") I really appreciate all the help!
Thanks,
Andy

11/7/2016 11:32:32 AM

Home of happy lil plants

I'm on my phone and lazy at the moment but email SGlasgow@UAB.edu, and I would near for sure go with a greenhouse setup in Oregon for several reason

11/10/2016 4:23:49 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

A 2K, in the promo for the new KY. Weighoff site...Mr. Frank Mudd does a short tutorial (video).He now owns the state record for Ky. @ 305# !! Maybe that could be a start, and he does greenhouse in KY. Also try & figure out the grafting thing!! Peace, Wayne

11/10/2016 11:37:13 PM

Dallas, OR

Big Thanks to Spence for letting me bug him for the last couple days!
Thanks, Wayne! I appreciate the info!I'll check it out!

11/11/2016 2:02:57 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

I have heard on several occasions about melons being grown on a raised platform. Reasons for & instructions would be a great help. Peace, Wayne

11/12/2016 12:41:39 AM

Home of happy lil plants

Step 1...raise bed with good dirt

step 2 - enjoy benefits of raised bed via extra (raised amount) of drainage otherwise if talking about raised melon platform melon itself sits on the local big box hardware store shelving isle works

11/12/2016 11:13:45 AM