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Pruning and Watering Watermelon

14 years ago

I have a really excellent looking watermelon plant that is doing better than any melon plant I've had in the previous two years (my third year gardening) and I was wondering about some of the specifics for encouraging its growth and cultivating it's flavor.

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zacmax
Original Author
14 years ago
I was also considering cutting the little fledgling watermelons off so that the plant puts all it's energy into one fruit. Is this worth trying?
edweather USDA 9a, HZ 9, Sunset 28
14 years ago
Since it's already mid July, I would probably not allow more than 2 watermelons to set. I say 2 initally just in case something happens to one. Are any melons definitely set yet?

Just curious..why did you remove your zone?
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zacmax
Original Author
14 years ago
Well I have 3 strong plants going, each one has one main melon growing well and a couple (approx, golf ball sized) smaller ones.

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