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Monday, October 21, 2024
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Rodebaugh
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Greenbrier Valley, WV
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My state record melon was grown on a traditional plant (not grafted). I grew it on naked soil (no fabric) that treated with a pre-emergent herbicide. I thought it was super neat to see all the tap roots the plant had shot down at the nodes. Here is an example of one found 13' out on the left finger vine. Darn impressive but dangerous as root issues/disease are likely the biggest issue a grower can face. I have been told that is one of the reasons why grafting is such common place for competition and commercial melon patches. I look forward to giving them another spot in my grow in 2025.
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