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Jamul

Could anyone point me to diaries that have some photos of early activities/stages for watermelons? Trying to see what good indoor started seedlings look like. The one I started looks nothing like the ones I have grown outside in the past.(It looks like those bean sprouts people eat)

1/28/2011 1:27:53 AM

South East

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=129852

1/28/2011 8:38:09 AM

Garner, NC

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=127165

1/28/2011 9:07:58 AM

Jamul

Lots of good and helpful pictures in those diaries. The second seed is popping up this A.M. and it is going right outside for the day.

1/28/2011 10:31:22 AM

Jamul

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=126702

I see in this photo some plants that look a little leggy like mine, do they turn out O.K? How leggy is too leggy and I should cull it? This test sprout is taking several days to gradually get the cots greener. Is this normal or acceptable?
Thanks

1/30/2011 12:26:51 AM

Rochester, Minnesota

I like larger pots when growing my melons. I also like to get the light right down on top of the plant. This helps keep them from being leggy. I start them in a 4" pot and quickly transfer them when going into a 9" pot.

2/14/2011 4:29:33 PM

Jamul

I didn't see your post until now, James. Things are going better with practice seedlings. Thanks.

2/21/2011 9:49:23 PM