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NE Arkansas

Ok guys I've talked to a few growers and let's have a jumbo black diamond contest. I'll spring $ for a plaque... let's gets some input. We can do $5 or $10 per person with 100% payback or free... let's see who's interested and get this going. Can be weighed and photographed on any certified scale or gpc event. Let's bring back some interest to the original big melon.

12/13/2015 3:04:06 PM

Bethlehem CT

I am interested.

12/13/2015 7:51:49 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

If I can secure a place to plant them,I'm in.
Thanks again for the seeds John !

12/13/2015 8:47:57 PM

East Tennessee

I just happen to have some Black Diamond seed. I'm in! I think a friendly wager of $5 or $10 either would be fun.

12/13/2015 8:53:12 PM

Home of happy lil plants

all about the black diamonds here this year but ive already told you that

12/13/2015 9:05:48 PM

simpson,KS

count me in if you are still considering

12/21/2015 8:05:50 PM

NE Arkansas

Yes we are...

12/23/2015 10:09:33 PM

sevierville, Tn

how big are they ?

12/25/2015 4:40:13 PM

Home of happy lil plants

195Lbs is biggest black diamond on record

12/25/2015 5:32:02 PM

NE Arkansas

Come on chris... you in?

12/26/2015 12:37:13 PM

sevierville, Tn

whats the modern day weights Spence ??

can i grow a "small" one in a pot ??

12/27/2015 9:24:46 AM

sevierville, Tn

also what seed line are you using? I see Lloyd Bright has 2 types??

12/27/2015 9:37:55 AM

Dodge city

I have jumbo black diamond seeds and blue rind seeds . I'm interested in growing the competition size jumbo black diamond watermelon

1/1/2016 4:10:36 PM

Dodge city

I got my seeds from the giantwatermelons.com

1/1/2016 4:11:29 PM

Home of happy lil plants

Biggest modernishh was 168ishhh bright one 2014 year at hope,ark??

but if by in a pot means hydro im sure its doable

the jumbo black diamond ones NOT the Blueish rind ones although they do look similar

1/1/2016 10:42:17 PM

sevierville, Tn

spence, do you have seeds? What are they from ?
Jeremy, what are you using?

1/2/2016 10:26:09 AM

East Tennessee

Chris I have seeds from a 95# melon that BigMoon shared with me grown in 2013. They are Cliff Knight genetics. He sent plenty if you want some I'll send some to you.

1/2/2016 12:23:11 PM

Home of happy lil plants

lindley is suppose to get around to sending me some before to long, he just got some from bright though

1/3/2016 1:41:49 PM

NE Arkansas

Chris I have some that Lloyd sent me... they are the jumbo black diamond...

1/4/2016 12:23:06 PM

Partlow,Va

Yes I am interested. It will be cool to see some of those round beauties I've seen in B&W pictures in real life this summer! Ya'll will have to help me out with some seeds if you could.

1/4/2016 9:45:43 PM

Forest Hill,md.

I am interested in this as well.I Have secured some seeds from the Bright site to participate.Have a nice spot all picked out for a few.Keep me in mind,thanks.

1/6/2016 6:06:31 PM

East Tennessee

Alright!!! Looks like we have about 10 so far with lots of time to go.

1/6/2016 6:22:55 PM

NE Arkansas

If anybody needs seeds Lloyd Bright has them on his site for sale. Also has some great pictures of the giant jumbos... check out his site

1/6/2016 6:33:09 PM

NE Arkansas

http://www.giantwatermelons.com/index.php

1/6/2016 6:36:50 PM

Partlow,Va

Thanks for the seeds Jeremy!

1/6/2016 7:28:49 PM

Dodge city

What areas do u guys have to grow the jumbo black diamond watermelons. I live in zone 5 and I have to have a good size garden to grow these watermelons

1/7/2016 12:25:43 PM

Arkadelphia Arkansas

You can count me in

1/8/2016 11:58:56 PM

Arkadelphia Arkansas

You can count me in

1/8/2016 11:58:56 PM

NE Arkansas

Hey guys email me at jeremylindley1979@gmail.com and I'll give you my address and we will get this show on the road. $10 per person and 100% payback minus the plaque... 1-10 1 place, 11-15 2 places, and 16+ 3 places.

1/13/2016 4:41:53 PM

Bethlehem CT

I just posted some pictures in my diary of melons that would probably qualify as Black diamond types. I would love to see growers post any pictures they might have of Black Diamonds they have grown.

1/13/2016 6:51:35 PM

sevierville, Tn

Those were nice John. thanks for posting

1/15/2016 10:17:23 PM

NE Arkansas

Lets go guys... email me and lets get this show on the road.

1/27/2016 10:37:58 AM