Watermelon Growing Forum
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Subject: Grafted Plant Growing Out The Gate
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Princeton Joe |
Princeton Kentucky
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Can anyone tell me from experience if a grafted plant takes a bit more time to get growing vines than a non-grafted. I've got both growing and the grafted melon seems to be growing well but not yet really starting to vine like the non-grafted. Thanks
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5/28/2013 10:36:48 AM
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Ice Man |
Garner, NC
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Joseph, This is my first year with grafts. My "good" grafts have vined quicker than the traditional plants. Might be the rootstock, I really don't know. All I know is this is not a sprint, but a marathon, so don't be alarmed about them yet.
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5/28/2013 12:04:08 PM
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Smoky Mtn Pumpkin (Team GWG) |
sevierville, Tn
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they seem to take a bit more time to get going. But once they start, they should at least keep pace. Last year mine grew faster then a traditional.
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5/28/2013 3:56:24 PM
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big moon |
Bethlehem CT
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Mine seem to vine out quicker. Also the root system on the grafts is much more vigorous. Especially when setting out in cold soil. (Like this year)
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5/28/2013 7:58:11 PM
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Princeton Joe |
Princeton Kentucky
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Thanks for the input and advice. These grafted melons are new for me. Like I said all the grafted plants are growing stead but not quite as fast as the traditional. Not pullin them yet, lol. Thanks Again
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5/28/2013 8:54:29 PM
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Bubba Presley |
Muddy Waters
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Yes I think the Grafts like the cooler weather better.Mine were doing good in the cooler weather.But they dont like the humidity in a hut.
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5/28/2013 10:10:55 PM
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kentucky |
Ky
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My grafts are outgrowing the regular plants 2 to 1 it seems so far.
Otis
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6/10/2013 12:54:26 AM
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