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sevierville, Tn

Picked the big one. Smelled ripe so didn't want to take a chance since it wasn't close to the record. Weighed 55.1 lbs
It really grew in the last 2 days & i was worried it would split. final numbers CC=59.5 , EE=38 , SS=34.5 EST = 58lbs
ACTUAL=55.1
the chart said it grew 3lbs last night, but I don't believe that. I think it just expanded while getting ripe.

I have more set(about 1 week old) so lets see if they can produce a second crop in cooler weather !

8/24/2011 9:50:40 PM

sevierville, Tn

This is grown from the 44 Holloway. The cross is open, but this was my only lope plant.

Thanks for the seeds Jake !!

8/24/2011 9:55:53 PM

Bowdon, GA

What a Lope! Congrats Chris, I'm glad they did well for you. You sure helped me out with melon seeds the last few years just glad I could return the favor.

8/25/2011 12:00:30 AM

France

Fantastic fruit ! Congratulations Chris !

8/25/2011 6:07:27 AM

Corryton, TN

Great job! Another Tennessee record goes to Sevierville.

8/25/2011 7:00:20 AM

Somerset,Ky

Awesome Chris!

8/25/2011 7:33:25 AM

Wv

great lope chris,tt

8/25/2011 10:08:49 AM

Rome Ga

way to go guys, congrats

8/25/2011 10:19:33 AM

Johnston, Iowa

Great job!

8/25/2011 11:33:47 AM

Garner, NC

Great job, super looking lope!

8/25/2011 1:41:54 PM

sevierville, Tn

We cut it up today,(too many criters being drawn to the sweet smell, i need some sleep) the bottom was nice & ripe. Had a great taste, sweet almost store quality ! The top was still somewhat green. It might have made it 1 day more, MAYBE. I think i made the right choice.

8/25/2011 3:00:47 PM

Alaska

Very nice. Congrats.

8/25/2011 3:35:45 PM

Muddy Waters

atta boy!!!

8/25/2011 6:13:01 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Can a Lope, be called a Slunger? we might have to ask Capt. VanSanbaggus? If so, then I vote!!!! Nice Slunger Chris!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...new TN. State Record, for a Lope?

8/25/2011 6:17:09 PM

Bowdon, GA

Wow didn't think about this earlier but Chris may win our contest for heaviest and heaviest for a first time lope grower! Is there anything he can't grow big? LOL

8/25/2011 6:21:55 PM

Johnston, Iowa

Wow! Great job!

8/26/2011 10:17:39 AM

sevierville, Tn

Jake, i tried tomatoes & didn't have much luck growing them, nor did i like growing them !

8/26/2011 2:03:47 PM

Bowdon, GA

LOL me niether, seems like I can only grow the plant

8/26/2011 9:39:11 PM

virginia

Nice job. Congrats,,,,,,greg

9/1/2011 1:16:14 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

Another Great job!

9/10/2011 12:24:16 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

Another Great job!

9/10/2011 12:24:41 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

Another Great job!

9/10/2011 12:25:18 PM