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08 Jan 14, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have grown Rockmelons in Brisbane ,and had about 10 but there are still a few flowers on the vine but no more rockmelons appear to be growing .When do I actually pull up the vines as there appears to be nothing happening except small yellow flowers, do they all come at once or in waves?

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07 Jan 14, reg rouse (Australia - temperate climate)

As I have limited space can I tip prune my rockies, Will this help the remaining fruit grow larger. thank you

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25 Dec 13, Denise Purser (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My dad used to grow a fruit on a vine that we put sugar on to eat. Had a flowery texture and a very thin cream skin and was oval in shape and seeds in middle. We called them cubes (not sure if this is correct spelling). I can't find anything on them anywhere, so any help would be appreciated as it is needed to settle a dispute.

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23 Dec 14, Marilyn Bluhdorn (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Denise, I think what you are describing could be Indian Cream Cobra Melon. If so, seeds are available online from Eden Seeds.

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20 Nov 13, Denise (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Sue, just starting my rockmelons now. How long did it take to germinate them?

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28 Nov 13, Marianne (Australia - temperate climate)

Between 7 to 12 days dependant of the heat and amount of water they get.

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17 Nov 13, Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

What are the yellow beetles eating the flowers on my Rockies , I thought they were lady beetles but the are longer and only eat the petals , I hope they are pollinating at the same time.

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12 Jun 13, Alan wu (Australia - tropical climate)

To stop the melon from rotting on the ground, lift the melon place 2 bricks on the ground under the melon , rest a piece of arc mesh on the bricks ( about 12 inch square, place a little dry grass on the arc mesh and lower the melon on to the dry grass. This will allow the air to keep the melon dry.

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12 Jun 13, Alan Wu (Australia - tropical climate)

What type of fertiliser do I need to help the rockmelon plant produce flowers

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23 Aug 13, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

seasol does well to help produce flowers and healthy roots

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