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Re: Melon Mounds

> we planted all our melons in
> mounds on the back lawn.  We made mounds using 2 40-lb. sacks of
> manure (composted) and a wheelbarrow full of compost.  We planted
> cantaloupe and two kinds of watermelons.  The vines went everywhere,
> and we ignored the mowing.  Actually the grass didn't get too high,
> because the vines shaded it.

Doreen - did you just plant the seeds directly in the manure/compost
mix?  No soil?

Also, what kind of irrigation did you use?  I'm trying to see if
sprinklers would be okay or should I just water everything by hand -
yuck.  How often did you water your melons?  I would love to be able
to grow melons and I know I should be able to since I live in a warm
climate.

Thanks.
Kim Kiernan
kimk@pacbell.net
Laguna Hills, So. California

zone 9, Sunset zone 22/23
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