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tomatomaniac Conroe, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 02, 2006

I had some volunteer cantelopes last year that actually made melons on their own by the end of last summer, but the frost finally got them. I planted some this June and the vines are lovely with loads of flowers and bees. I have very little experience with melons, however, I did get some watermelons started early this spring that did poorly and only produced 3 melons. They were heirloom watermelons and did not turn out well enough for me to consider trying them again even though I really raised them for their rind for "watermelon rind pickles". Another thing, I have no idea how to tell when melons are ripe enough to pick. I finally had to pick the last two the other day though due to heavy local rains as I did not want them to rot.

I know that all melons take very rich soil. However, having said that I don't think that Conroe is really "melon country". Is it worth me pursuing this any further at my location or are there any soil amendments that could help?

Thanks,

Tomatomaniac

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Aug 02, 2006

Don't know about Conroe, but Texas grows a lot of watermelons. They do need deep sandy soil, but they are not heavy feeders. Picking instructions have been covered ad nauseum in these two threads. http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/597062/ http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/624607/ Cantaloupes are heavier feeders but less picky about soil. They also turn loose of the vine when ripe.

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