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Bureau County Il

when is a good time to start big melons i thought sow out in the patch or do you guys start indoors like we do ag's?

3/25/2010 1:34:17 AM

formerly RGG

Start ASAP. Most growers do start indoors, especially the ones up north.Carolina Cross takes up to 90 days to mature after pollination.

3/25/2010 11:24:54 AM

Corryton, TN

Started 3-22 last year. Haven't started yet this year. Won't be long.

3/25/2010 2:59:09 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

I am late this year, but mine are breaking shell as we speak. They will go in the pots tonight.

3/25/2010 6:00:21 PM

Western PA

Mine are growing nicely. Finally got some pics up on my diary. (some are blurry, sorry )
Lee

3/25/2010 6:37:32 PM

Western PA

Mine are growing nicely. Finally got some pics up on my diary. (some are blurry, sorry )
Lee

3/25/2010 6:37:32 PM

Bowdon, GA

I know this seems strange but if there are any growers this far south this might help. Through trail and error I have found that the first of may is best for me. If I start to early the Georgia heat will fry an old plant in August. I rarely get a melon over 60 or 70 days if I start early. If I wait I have plants getting some age on them in September after it cools off some. Ussually get about 90days out of a fruit that way. I only thing is you have a narrow window to set fruit. July 4th Is the deadline for setting down here. Our fruit grows really fast but longevity and consistant growth is a challenge.

4/4/2010 1:38:37 AM

Nebraska

Im in lincoln nebraska I started mine april 10,started in wet paper towel/bag and directly planted in soil,covered by a cold frame house! with heat source 16 plants doing well!

4/24/2010 2:47:33 AM