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Wednesday, March 08, 2023
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big moon
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Bethlehem CT
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I found this study on watermelon rootstock.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248891013_Effect_of_different_rootstock_on_plant_growth_yield_and_quality_of_watermelon
It looks like Lagenaria may be the best overall. The question may be which Lagenaria? I have also been thinking about giving strongback a serious shot. Any one out there try it on a competition plant? I trialed it a couple years ago on some seedless melons and they were fantastic, high yielding and delicious. The best I can tell based on experience and research is that for the best taste, go with the strongback. (it is from the citron melon which is closely related to the watermelon, thus avoiding any potential off tasting melons ). Also if you have root knot nematode in your garden Strongback might be a good choice too. Not sure if Lagenarias are resistant to root knot nematodes, I know cucurbitas are not.
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