Growing Watermelon

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17 Oct 10 Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)
Knowing when to pick watermelons can be heartbreaking. The hollow sound when tapped can vary with different fruit, as does the colour where they touch the ground. I have found the best way to tell is when the small curly tenderal CLOSEST to the fruit stalk has died off. This method has saved a lot of mellons being picked too early in my garden. Give it a go, you will be very happy
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