First Watermelon

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  1. Clay_22

    Clay_22 In Flower

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    Here's the first of what looks like many watermelons. I'm just glad eveything is progressing well being it's my first time growing watermelon and from seed no less.


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  3. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Looking good!
     
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    Clay_22 In Flower

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    Thanks Netty
     
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    mart Strong Ash

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    What variety is it ? I grow several,,Jubilee, Black Diamond, Tendersweet, and Desert King. I had a volunteer come up this year that I am saving seed from. Don`t know what it crossed with but has an excellent flavor in spite of all the rain and few seeds. We will see what they do next year. May be a good cross.
     



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    Clay_22 In Flower

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    I have Icebox and Sangria planted together since they go all over not sure which one this is.
     
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    carolyn Strong Ash

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    That is the icebox variety. It will stay dark green and round, the sangria will be oblong and striped. The bottoms of each will be yellow when ripe. Happy eating!
     
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    carolyn Strong Ash

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    Ice box is less than 10 pounds and sangria 20-25#, I think.
     
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    Green Fingers Seedling

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    That's a cute baby melon.
     
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    Well then I am very hopeful for my icebox...all blossoms and no melon yet....Yours looks very good!!!
     
  12. Clay_22

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    Well as Watermelons go they also like to grow through the fence and in to the neighboring flower bed. :D
    Looks like another icebox and maybe a sangria


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