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Peru

I read somewhere years ago that a melon had a tap root. Do you guys start your plants In large pots as to not break the taproot.

4/20/2017 10:03:53 PM

Corryton, TN

Not a tap root like some trees. The roots branch off so much and fast in a short period of time I doubt someone could say for sure which one was the "tap" root. I start mine in Solo cups with holes then transplant to a larger pot if needed to get me through till outside planting. Mine are currently in size 300 nursery pots, 2 true leaves, awaiting a dryer patch. If more time is needed I will transplant again to a 1000. No idea what the grafters do.

4/21/2017 6:28:08 AM

Peru

Thanks for the info

4/21/2017 9:13:45 PM

Bethlehem CT

Here is an article I found on the internet about melon roots.
http://soilandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/01aglibrary/010137veg.roots/010137ch31.html

4/26/2017 7:24:23 AM