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Re: Vertical Watermelon

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   I didn't see any other replies so I will try to help.  Based on a past
discussion you must get some kind of support under your vertical melons.
Otherwise they might break from the vine before they are ripe.  The previous
discussion suggested everything from pantyhose to bras be used to hold them
up.  Actually any kind of sling to a good support should do it.  Even so if
you can place some straw mulch under them to cushion them if they fall they
might still be useable.  Those that are not can go in the compost heap.

Jim allAn zone 5 New York State
Northeastern USA.
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Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2000 6:57 PM
Subject: Vertical Watermelon


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> Has anyone out there tried watermelon on a vertical support? I have
several
> about 5 ft off the ground and about softball size, but I don't know if I
> should try to support them with anything additional. Cantaloupes are alos
> growing tall but no sign of fruit, just blossoms.
> Laura in sunny ( and dry) Pensacola
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