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Mt Vernon Ky

My vote goes to Chris Kent

9/22/2010 7:29:07 PM

formerly RGG

Amen,I think there is no question about that.

9/22/2010 7:42:41 PM

Littleton, Colorado

I agree Chris Kent should be the grower of the year.

9/22/2010 10:31:33 PM

formerly RGG

BTW - is there such thing as watermelon grower of the year? Will that and a dollar buy Cris a cup of coffee at Micky D's? Who won last year? OK - if there isn't such an honor it should be created.

9/22/2010 10:46:59 PM

Southeast Texas

cris has my vote if there is a watermelon grower of the year,has anyone ever grew more than 4 over 200lbs in one season?

9/23/2010 12:10:59 AM

Berlin,mi.(zuhlke2@hotmail.com)

Might be a good idea to see what Bill Edwards from MI.has this year. We had a very good summer here.

9/23/2010 6:20:58 AM

sevierville, Tn

There have been many growers with many 200+ grown in a year. Carson & Bright come to mind just for starters.
Too early to talk about grower of the "anything", the main weigh offs are just starting !

9/23/2010 7:14:32 AM

Rochester, Minnesota

I think this goes without saying. Chris not only grows them big, he shares with the community. Demonstrating and teaching are two big factors to keeping this growing hobby growing.

9/23/2010 9:25:52 AM

Frankfort Oh

good point MMM

9/23/2010 10:04:11 AM

Lexington, Ky

Yes, what MMM said! And MMM does the same, thank you both.

9/23/2010 11:27:14 AM

sevierville, Tn

I couldn't have done it with out all the great growers here. So win,lose,draw...thanks to everyone !!!!!!!
1 more day to go...its still growing BTW !

9/23/2010 2:54:07 PM

Bowdon, GA

A green and striped jacket might be uglier than the orange one.

9/23/2010 4:56:01 PM

formerly RGG

With permission from Chris & Janet,I have posted pictures of some of their melons in my diary. I paid them a visit today and it was awesome.I think everyone on here will enjoy looking at these picts. Thanks for the hospitality Chris & Janet.

9/23/2010 10:03:44 PM

sevierville, Tn

Nice pictures Dennis, I really enjoyed your visit. Craig Peden from cleveland Tn also stopped by. Thanks for the visit guys.
We did a final measurement.... now 40 inches straight length, 215.5 ott for 275.7 est lbs. Lets hope that its close !
I'll be busy loading & traveling on friday....so everyone have a great weekend !

9/23/2010 10:38:21 PM