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djmb74
08-07-2009, 08:54 AM
Some pics of some of the bigger fruit! Growing 3 different varieties.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c296/bosskids/P8280004.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c296/bosskids/P8280003.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c296/bosskids/P8280001.jpg

ewitte
08-07-2009, 09:17 AM
I like what you did there hanging them up in the air.

djmb74
08-07-2009, 09:23 AM
Thanks. Trying to conserve space and do something fun and interesting for the kids. Using panty hose to support the heavier varieties as they grow.

I like what you did there hanging them up in the air.

ewitte
08-07-2009, 09:39 AM
are those all growing in 15gal pots?

djmb74
08-07-2009, 09:48 AM
the 2 larger varieties are but the smaller sugar babies are in 7 gallon pots.

Next year I am just going to build a grow box that runs the length of the fence line at the top and ad some cantaloupe and honeydew...

djmb74
08-07-2009, 10:14 AM
will build the grow box out of heavy duty ground cover cloth though... with only frame support for the bottom and for the top...

CookieCows
08-07-2009, 03:19 PM
Awesome use of space and provides shade also!!

Thanks for the pictures.

Deb

damaclese
08-07-2009, 06:02 PM
wow iv never seen them grown that way and i thought i was lucky having three melons this year but i am in NV so i dont know whats posibal

Hope your hungry! lol

djmb74
08-07-2009, 07:31 PM
I have 6 kids and they have lots of friends that are always at our house, there are always 10-12 kids over here most of the time... could grow 50 watermelons and they won't last long! hahahah


wow iv never seen them grown that way and i thought i was lucky having three melons this year but i am in NV so i dont know whats posibal

Hope your hungry! lol

Scuba_Dave
08-07-2009, 07:33 PM
I think I have 1/2 dozen growing, maybe more
Can't wait until we can pick one

djmb74
08-07-2009, 07:37 PM
I also have been hand pollinating them because bee activity has been so low this year! I have been seriously consider getting my own hive or 2...

Kim
08-07-2009, 07:40 PM
Welcome to the org Martin;
Very impressive, very creative.

djmb74
08-07-2009, 07:44 PM
Thank you... Funny thing is this is my first year of gardening. Wish I would of known how much I loved it 5 years ago! lol

Welcome to the org Martin;
Very impressive, very creative.