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Central NY

How important are they?..

8/20/2016 3:43:35 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

For the stump or the melon?
i cover my melons with a loose sheet to prevent sunburn.
Have begun making a small hoop house though.
Sometimes you cover to keep critters away.
Last year,I was disqualified from the state fair because of a small hole in the bottom of my melon.
A mouse had started on it,and had only begun to scratch the rind,but created a "hole" nonetheless.
Would have finished second.

8/20/2016 5:10:51 PM

Bowdon, GA

Very. I wouldn't use a sheet. You need something that allows air flow to prevent rot.

8/20/2016 10:00:20 PM

Central NY

Even up here in NY?

8/20/2016 11:40:15 PM

Bowdon, GA

I guess the risk would be lower in NY. A sheet might prevent sunburn but thats not the only reason for shade. Just like with insulation the air gap lowers the temp a little bit, prolonging maturity. More days more pounds. A blanket at night when it gets cool up there is also a good idea. Cool in the day warm at night.

8/21/2016 8:08:20 AM

Central NY

I'll get on it..thank you

8/21/2016 8:42:19 AM

Hamilton Nj

how big is yur melon porky im at 30lbs aprox, but im happy plant is dieing but melon still growing pizza lmao

8/21/2016 2:47:52 PM

Central NY

The older one (near 30 days) is arond 46 and the 19 day old is over 60...fun stuff..

8/21/2016 5:37:59 PM

Hamilton Nj

nice

8/23/2016 6:12:36 PM