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Walking Man

formerly RGG

Just wondering what kind of results you got from the Mountain Hoosiers this year?

8/16/2010 7:59:22 PM

Holloway

Bowdon, GA

I picked the first one Sunday. It weighed 101 pounds. Got one more that likes a while, Should end up heavier. They are fun to grow. They start off nearly as fast as a CC but slow down quickly. Also shorter growing time. I crossed one with the 259 Kent and selfed one. Next year I'm going to cross the two. Hopefully add some size and preserve color. I'll let you know how the other one turns out. Thanks for the seeds.

8/16/2010 11:50:06 PM

big moon

Bethlehem CT

Tennessee, How do you know when to pick the mountain Hoosier? Is it the same as a regular melon. (Brown tendril nearest the melon)

8/17/2010 11:33:14 AM

OkieGal

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

None of my Hoosiers made it. :( Next year!

8/17/2010 1:04:05 PM

Holloway

Bowdon, GA

They are like a CC I pickem when they quit growing. The tendril was dead long before it quit growing.

8/17/2010 11:40:09 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

Jake is right & also they are a lot earlier then a CC. Mountain Hoosier is one of the best tasting melons I have ever had the pleasure of eating.

8/18/2010 7:47:59 AM

Holloway

Bowdon, GA

Dennis, We ate the 101 at a birthday party last night. Very good, good as any small eatin melon to me, but much more fun to grow. They taste much better than a CC.

8/19/2010 12:23:20 AM

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