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27 Feb 17, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

The seeds scooped out of a rockmelon be used to grow seedlings. I realise they would have to be dried first, but then its too early here in NSW central plains to plant. Thank you for any assistance.

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28 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Unless the variety is an F1 hybrid you most certainly can save the seed and it will produce true to type. The chances of it being an F1 are very slim and it would have said so on the seed packet. F1 seed is still OK but may not produce the same as its parent. Rinse them thoroughly in a sieve and lay them on paper towel or cloth to dry. When they are dry store them in a paper bag or envelope with the name and date written on it. Trust this helps.

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01 Mar 17, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Thanks John for that information. Will give them a go in Spring.

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27 Feb 17, David (Australia - temperate climate)

Put the seeds in a glass of water. The ones that sink to the bottom are the good seeds...dry them out and store them to plant in Spring. They should be good to keep for 3 to 4 years. You can start them in pots 4-6 weeks before Spring, then plant the seedlings in early Spring.

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20 Dec 17, teigan (Australia - temperate climate)

Does this just apply to rockmelon/ melon varieties or other seeds?

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01 Mar 17, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Thanks David, will follow that advice and give them a go in spring.

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29 Jan 17, Kiara Brown (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi I'm growing rockmelon and they are about 8cm big. Something has been eating them do you know what it could be?how do I fix and it is also eating my cucumber?

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04 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

I forgot to dd that unfortuately the fruit that has been attacked will probably shrivel and die depending on the extent of the damage. Trust this helps.

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04 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

If it is a chewing pest (Caterpillar) use Yates Natures Way insecticide. I don't like to recommend brands but this product is organic and is harmless to anything but caterpillars. It is actually a bacteria that stops the caterpillar from eating. The caterpillar can be eaten by a bird with no effect. Trust this helps.

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05 Feb 17, Mark Davies (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Just had a heap of caterpillars in my cucumbers. I made a mix of garlic, chilli and a teaspoon of detergent. Sprayed for a couple of days. No caterpillars

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