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South East

Happy to say as of this morning the 259 Kent's have sprouted their little root. Hopeing to do some crossing this season. So melon line up will be:

155.5 Finders
259 Kent

Good Luck to all....

4/29/2010 10:42:44 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Got several started to pick from, then will give away the rest. Can't have weighoffs if we don't have people growing world class stuff :)

4/29/2010 11:18:20 AM

Alabama

This is what We are hoping for have not got them all sprouted yet. We are not always the best at sprouting water melons.

189 Bright
202 Bright
268 random Bright
213 Kent
243 Kent
255 Mitchel
162 Mitchel
231 Mitru
267 Pleasant

Good luck to all

4/29/2010 12:37:21 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

I haven't posted my list yet since I have a dozen plants and only 5 will go in the garden. We had a solid frost the night before last, so I am iffy about putting the plants in yet. It will be soon, and then I have to make my decisions.

4/29/2010 1:39:45 PM

formerly RGG

I had some problems with germination so this is my revised lineup.

243 Kent
207 Masterson
209 Kent
113 Kent
176 Masterson
131 Schnicker

I think someone or even several growers are going to break that 268.8 barrier this year. Personally, I may not have anything because I am probably pushing too hard. But then if you don't push it you will probably end up with mediocrity.Good luck to everyone.

4/29/2010 8:10:06 PM

Fairport,NY

213.2 Kent '08
239 Leonard '08
197 Leonard '07
228 Pleasant '09

4/29/2010 9:08:00 PM

Western NY

255 Mitchell
267 Edwards
239 Leonard - backups which will likely go to local growers

Best looking seedlings i've ever had at this point before, hope they continue the pace.

4/29/2010 9:26:15 PM

Denver, Co.

155.5 Finders
180 White
211 White
Sugar babies from the garden center(for snacking while waiting on the BIG ONES)

4/29/2010 11:34:41 PM

Netherlands

239 Leonard is already in the greenhouse. 197 Leonard is still at home and the wimpiest plant I have ever seen, but will need it for pollen.

4/30/2010 3:10:17 AM

Sparta, NC

267 Pleasant
243 Kent
217 Pleasant
182 Blanton

I will plant 3 of these, all plants look good.

4/30/2010 6:57:57 AM

Frankfort Ohio

MMM- JUST HOPE ONE OF THOSE FIVE ARE MIND,136 IF NOTHING , JUST SO ,I CAN SEE WHAT THERE GOING TO DO,GOOD LUCK,i`M HOPEING TO BREAK OUR STATE RECORD WITH MY OWN SEED ,THAT WOULD BE COOL!ROB-GOOD LUCK TO ALL MY MELON BUDDYS!!!!!!

4/30/2010 11:54:35 AM

Frankfort Oh

thats my post upthere,MMM-LITTLE =ROB FORGOT i WAS AT MY BUDDYS COMPUTER ,LOL

4/30/2010 2:18:06 PM

Frankfort Oh

178 MUDD
207 BRINKLEY
239 LEONARD
119 LEONARD
197 LEONARD
230 EDWARDS
219 EDWARDS
267 EDWARDS
267 PLESANT
228 PLESANT
259 KENT
150 HAMPP
136 HAMPP

MY attempt, is to give everyone of these plants the same amount of space,and take very good notes, see witch ones are the most aggressive, etc etc,all plants will get a fair shot,will try to get each one to a weigh off,other then breaking the state record my attempt, is to get five over 200,I know it`s a long shot but thats what i`m going for.
and get this all the seeds I started guess witch ones came up first?my 150s could`nt beleave it.

4/30/2010 2:33:33 PM

Frankfort Oh

opps for got one,225 whites already in the patch,started four of them,gees I`m going to be busy!

4/30/2010 4:45:31 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

Sure would like to see some pics of yalls seedlings.

Doug
Jn 3:16

4/30/2010 4:58:05 PM

Bowdon, GA

209 Kent
255 Mitchell
259 Kent
243 Kent
246 Bright
194 Holloway
191 Holloway
179 Schnicker

4/30/2010 11:23:26 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Not positive about final choices, but up are...251 Mudd, 243 & 213 Kent, 179 Schnicker. At least one of each, 9 total (12 started). Will give a few away, and prbly plant one of each. Peace, Wayne

5/1/2010 9:50:44 PM

Frankfort Oh

all my seeds are up ,just cant beleave they all came up,yahoo,and this is also, my first year on the patch tour ,for our club ,so things got to look good!there in for a supprize,thats all I can say,good luck to all

5/4/2010 6:15:48 PM

Lexington,IN

I have seven plants that will go in the ground soon. I have two plants each of the 255 Mitchell - 217 Pleasant and 267 Edwards. I also have one 239 Leonard. The best five at planting time will get put in each of my spots and the other two will be planted alongside the two smallest of the top five to get a second chance at making the cut. I will go down to five plants once they take off running...

5/4/2010 8:26:02 PM

sevierville, Tn

209 KENT 09
239 Leonard 08
259 KENT 09
255 Mitchell 07
157 BRIGHT or 148 BOWERS
113 KENT 09
243 KENT 09

very hard choice this year. Also i really want the 157 to get the spot, but its the most runty of the group. I hope the genetics take over & it does well.
At the 2nd leaf stage the 113 kent's are in the lead. We will see in a couple of weeks !

5/5/2010 2:21:15 PM

Corryton, TN

180 Bhaskaran
214 Bright
3-225 Brights
129 Cantrell
209 Kent
213 Kent
243 Kent
259 Kent
191 Holloway
194 Holloway
195 Knight
199 Knight
164 White
2 Cobb Gems

Want to see what the cobb gems can do under the same system. Almost forgot, 300 Mardi Gras plants.

5/6/2010 6:28:01 AM

8 - Open 268.8 Bright
6 - Open 157 Bright
6 - Open 157 Bright OS
8 - Small 268.8 Bright X 157 Bright
6 - Small 268 Bright OS X 217 Vaughn OS
6 - Open 44" Bright (217 Vaughn OS)
6 - Small Bright (255 Mitchell OS)
8 - Open 227 Bright (255 Mitchell OS)
6 - Open 225 Bright (81 Bowers OS)
6 - Open 224 Bright (81 Bowers OS)
6 - A. Small 81 Bowers X Edwards
6 - B. Small 81 Bowers X Edwards
4 - Open 195 Bright (Edwards OS)
3 - Open 214 Bright (257 Carson 2nd OS)
3 - Open 189 Bright (268 Bright 2nd OS)
3 - Open 149 Bright (262 Carson OS)
3 - 200.5 Michell
1 - 267 Edwards

5/9/2010 5:16:20 PM

formerly RGG

Wow, I added those in my head & I think it's about 95 plants. It must be a full time job. I'm sure you have a lot of good help though Lloyd.Sounds like you are working hard to try to keep that world record. Well, I wish everyone lots of good luck.By the way, if you are ever interested in any seeds from me or probably from anyone else on this forum just let us know and I am sure we'll be happy to share with you.

5/9/2010 9:32:26 PM

Garner, NC

Early pants(tranplanted early April)

136 Dawson
203 Boyette
225 Bright

Late plants ( transplanted early May)
88 Dawson
211 Boyette
203 Boyette

5/10/2010 10:42:38 AM

Hi TD, Thanks for the seed offer. 95 plants should not be difficult to take care of if the weather cooperates. Everyone needs something to keep them busy. My current excitement is over getting the 268.8 seeds to germinate at a high rate. That has not happened before.

5/10/2010 10:39:52 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

I am doing this from memory so I will get some of this wrong, but I am only growing 5 plants this year. Not 95 plants like Lloyd. Looks like Kent is the big addition to my genetics this year.

White #2 09 (not weighed, WHITE x 43" melon)
209 KENT 09
243 KENT 09
259 KENT 09
163? Victor James (my 225 WHITE x a Bright melon)

I will repost tomorrow when I have information sheet in front of me.

5/17/2010 8:57:08 AM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Better late than never:

267 Pleasant
228 Pleasant
194 Holloway
179.7 Schnicker

Thanks to the growers who were willing to share their seeds.

Bob A.
Flowery Branch, GA

5/23/2010 3:17:22 PM