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05 Dec 17, marylou (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, Have you notice any bees? If you don't then that might be you problem. regards Marylou

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01 Mar 17, Mark (Australia - temperate climate)

With Watermelon, I find the leaner the soil, the better (I grow in a very sandy/gravel soil with great results. In a temperate climate you should get your seeds planted early Spring, and get the seedlings in the ground once the overnight temperatures rise (late Sept/early October) as they need a long Summer season. I'm in S.E.South Oz and grow both Watermelon and Cucumber in abundance. Regular heavy watering in a North facing (full sun) position should do the trick. As Watermelon and Cucumber are the same family, once you start seeing flowers, spray/mist water onto the flowers to promote more growth. Good luck!

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26 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Watermelons generally like a long hot season. Next season look up some of the heritage seed companies and get seed of varieties that are 'short' season or cooler climate. This may solve your problem as in countries like Canada and The northern USA as well as some parts of Europe watermelons are grown. Your soil preparation sounds great. Cucurbits like watermelons produce male flowers earlier than female (fruiting) flowers so growing a shorter season variety may help. All the best.

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05 Feb 17, jenny philippi (Australia - tropical climate)

we have planted potatoes in our veg but all of a sudden this vine appears and weeks later we realize it is a watermelon vine your page said watermelons should be avoided planting with potatoes. ours came up on their own. will both survive?

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06 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

They may not be good companions but if both are doing wellit's not going to cost you anything to let them go. If the melon roots are intertwined with a potato you may have to leave that potato until the tops of both die down

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27 Jul 16, jade walters (Australia - temperate climate)

watermelons are the best fruit I have ever had

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12 Jul 16, Vuyo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where do I find seeds of watermelon, and how do i take care of my cabbadge it does not grow to a big size what chemicals can I use

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18 Apr 16, Ulanda Schmulian (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Try ordering yellow watermelon seeds from Livingseeds. Their service is amazing: They stock a good selection of watermelon varieties.

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02 Jan 16, susan (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Wanting to know are you able to eat all of the melon, skin, white and red.

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27 Mar 17, damian levvell (Australia - tropical climate)

yes as long as no insects have eaten it

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