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Monroe Nc

I was reading on here that most watermelon plants are self steril, I have one growing on the 239 finders that was a self pollination. I guess my question is does anyone else us the male flowers to pollinate the female melons from the same plant? I also culled a smaller melon from this same plant that was a selfie. The one I kept is day 18 and growing pretty well! Thanks

8/1/2014 9:28:47 PM

sevierville, Tn

they will self pollinate just fine.

8/1/2014 10:24:19 PM

Monroe Nc

Thank you, I figured they would. How else would I have one at day 19 today. I did the hand poll my self! Lol

8/2/2014 6:34:18 AM

Polska

My watermelon has a dozen or so days and 63 ott, daily grows 4.5 ott, a good result?

8/2/2014 7:48:24 AM

Monroe Nc

Cooler weather has slowed mine to 3.5-4.5 ott per night. Not going to be a record breaker. Lol, hope august is a bit warmer and sunnier!

8/2/2014 8:41:01 AM

Cameron

night time temps have averaged between 48 & 52 F this summer. Needless to say the melons are growing at a very slow rate. I hope we get some warmer temps at night or I might have to build a greenhouse over them.

8/5/2014 10:07:29 AM