Watermelon Growing Forum
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Subject: Loading melons
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Holloway |
Bowdon, GA
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Would like to hear how some of you guys load big melons. The tarps sold at P&P are high. Does anyone have any good ideas for safely lifting them.
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8/7/2008 10:35:55 PM
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Andy W |
Western NY
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those cheap blue tarps should work fine as long as you have the manpower to pick up the melon. we've lifted pumpkins over 500 pounds with those tarps. just get a good grip on it, and don't let it slip.
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8/8/2008 8:11:44 AM
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croley bend |
Williamsburg,KY
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Blue tarp is what I use. I tied a golf ball on the ends to you have something to grab on to or a big knot, dont want the tarp to slip out of your hand..
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8/9/2008 8:29:22 AM
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Minnesota Melon Man |
Rochester, Minnesota
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I stopped into an army surplus store and bought a canvas body tarp with really nice handles. I double the tarp over and roll the melon on. Works like a charm.
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8/11/2008 10:51:34 AM
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Holloway |
Bowdon, GA
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Thanks guys I'll try to find me something soon, thanks for the advice
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8/15/2008 11:02:05 PM
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