Watermelon Growing Forum
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Subject: soil under your plastic
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yardman |
Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee
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I'm wondering since folks put plastic& most don't cut hole for what little the vines root out .how important is it to make sure the soil is good.with exception of root ball zone
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4/23/2014 8:31:23 AM
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Bubba Presley |
Muddy Waters
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Your rootball zone is 30 feet
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4/24/2014 5:48:18 AM
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Walking Man |
formerly RGG
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If you use plastic you may want to use irrigation under the plastic as it can create a huge dry zone your roots will not like.
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4/24/2014 7:48:44 AM
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yardman |
Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee
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Aww OK so the root ball roots run under the plastic a good ways.
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4/24/2014 8:28:44 AM
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Walking Man |
formerly RGG
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Yes, melon roots can run out a surprising long way from the stump.
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4/24/2014 7:11:25 PM
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yardman |
Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee
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Thank ya thank ya
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4/24/2014 8:49:49 PM
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