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sevierville, Tn

how many days old for the plant before I set a fruit , or is it the size of the plant that I need to work toward ?

3/30/2011 11:10:54 AM

sevierville, Tn

Can I grow more then 1 fruit per plant, or is it 1 for max size but greater chance of a blowup ?

3/30/2011 11:12:19 AM

sevierville, Tn

Do they have a plant structure like melons with a main & finger vines?
Can I set on any of these vines for a 50lb+ fruit ?

Thanks

3/30/2011 11:15:33 AM

Corryton, TN

Similar plant structure to watermelons. I've only seen 1 female on one of these mains or fingers. It did not set but I didn't get any sets during that same time frame, too hot. The sides off of these fingers is where the females will be. Many times there will be 2 females in a row with the one closest to the main being the largest. Last year I split a bunch of my late lopes that had a poor watering schedule. I'd recommend 1 fruit with a consistent watering plan. I've grown multiple 35 & 40+ pounders on the same vine but it was not on purpose, you've seen my weed control. About 30-45 days from germination to pollination. Females keep showing up but I've not had much success with size beyond 10 ft out.

3/30/2011 5:45:47 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Chris, contact pknheadvic!!! he seems to be the lope master!!!! LOL Peace, Wayne

3/31/2011 1:31:51 AM

sevierville, Tn

Thanks Dave ! looks like alot of fun.

3/31/2011 3:08:27 PM

Bowdon, GA

Dave has paid close attention to the time frames. I agree that I have never seen a female set on a main. I have grown two and one per plant with similar results in size. I think it is dependant on plant size and placement. Dave is correct consistent watering is very important. Growem like you do those watermelons you'll do great. Probably another world record.

3/31/2011 10:39:13 PM

Bowdon, GA

Might add too that plant size is important. The plant will get very big but 100-125 sq ft where alot of people like them to be. Dave how big were most of your plants.

3/31/2011 10:44:54 PM

Corryton, TN

Closer to 200, but not as dense as watermelons.

4/1/2011 5:48:00 AM

sevierville, Tn

With that short a growing time, I could do 2 plantings. Not that i have time in July to do a new plant ! LOL
More food for thought.

4/1/2011 2:09:58 PM

Trinity River Bottom

They are not as heat tolerant as watermelons in my opinion.. I think it is best to get fruit set early and forget about it in the summer heat . mine were about 100 sq. ft.

4/1/2011 3:47:46 PM

Trinity River Bottom

The 100 sq. ft. was not really by choice it was by rabbits..

4/1/2011 4:22:24 PM

Bowdon, GA

I ussually have mine picked by first of August. Last year it hit tripple digits early and killed them.

4/2/2011 12:29:18 AM

Muddy Waters

Hey Holloway,Hows your supply of 191s? Markclementz@comcast.net

4/2/2011 6:52:12 AM