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    Planted a few seeds of 2 varieties in a small glass propogator I had, I had had the seed from last year but thought I would have a go.
    Well 2 have germinated, one of each variety (cross pollination?).

    The minor problem is this: How do you grow melons?
    I have basically not a clue.

    Present guess will be half a bag of manure, half a bag of compost in a large pot ~20" with 2 or 3 canes for support.

    For information varieties are Alaska and Minnisota Midget.
    Last edited by Kirk; 15-05-2013, 03:29 PM.

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    this is mine from last year
    i've grown them in my greenhouse for the last couple of years, in large tubs, up a bamboo cane, ones from my neighbour so that when the melons start getting heavy i can put the fruit into onion nets and hook them onto the cane to stop the vine snapping, i managed 1/2 fruits per plant, they grow really long, once the first fruit starts to swell i remove the leaves below that fruit to encourage the fruit, i used tomato feed on mine, they seem to like it... good luck
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    Last edited by Lisamcflisa; 15-05-2013, 03:44 PM.
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    • #3
      Oooh yummy I'm gonna have to fi my greenhouse to grow these next year!!

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      • #4
        Pretty much as Lisa says for me, except I grew up strings attached to the wire that runs the length of my polytunnel. 2 Emir plants yielded 3 fruit per plant. They're recommended for the UK's variable climate.
        Are y'oroight booy?

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