What to do with all these cantaloupes?
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Cantaloupe question: do I separate plants?
Comments (5)Raptor666: I have separated them before without problems. I in fact look for pots at the store that have more than one in it but they should not have grown too large so the roots are not wrapped around. Here is how I do it: Cantaloups and watermelons are generally sold at the seedling stage with just one or two sets of true leaves. Water the pot well so the soil medium (which is usually peat moss or some thing else really porous and falls apart easily) is well soaked. Take the plant out of pot. I take a thin sharp nail or similar wire. Poke the ball vertically and just separate those roots. If the roots are already going around in the pot then first take a sharp blade and make a few vertical cuts only on the outside of the root ball so to divide those wrapped up roots. Plant each one individually directly in the prepared garden soil....See MoreWho wants to join in with and do their own cantaloupe experiment?
Comments (1)I'm growing 8 different melons. I bought seed. I doubt I will ever buy more, no need. As each packet comes with way too many, and I will save seed. They probably will cross, but then I'll have a melon nobody else has. The plants need a lot of room forming large multiple branched vines. Melons are now forming. The challenge is going to be trying to figure out when ripe!...See More-Pic- Please Help Tell Me What This DWC Cantaloupe is Missing!!!!
Comments (1)Is it hydro fertilizer? If not, you need to supplement it with calcium nitrate and epson salt, at the least. You could have really in balanced PH - you need to know that. It can't be 9 or 4 to be successful, etc. How often are you changing the nutrient mix out? Are you under sun or artificial light?...See MoreSuccessful Watermelons & Cantaloupes in 9B - Whats the secret?
Comments (3)You might want to get your soil tested. Check w/ your local extension service. They're pretty strong here in FL & generally happy to help....See More- 15 years ago
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