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25 Feb 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Growing them over concrete or river stone could do damage to the vines if it is very hot.

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14 Jan 20, Dale gibson (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Hi there ,I planted my watermelon seed in early November and surprisingly they germinated within 2 to 3 weeks ,..6 weeks on an the growth is very slow...it is mid January 2020 I live tolaga bay east coast nz ...weather climate is warm and hopefully will continue threw to march ...have I left it to late.. let me no. regards

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15 Jan 20, Another gardener (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I'm sub-tropical Qld - they plant seedlings here late august and pick the melons up until Xmas. Planting later leaves you wide open to heavy rain, hot weather. A lot of rain when the melons are fully developed and they can/will split. Water melon seeds I threw in the garden in Oct germinated within 2-3 weeks. Here you can grow a spring and autumn crop. I would suggest you planted too late. If not growing I don't think the soil is very fertile.

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07 Jan 20, Alice Mukondyo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

can red melon be found in Sa all year round???

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09 Jan 20, Anon (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Are you asking about the seeds or the melon to buy.?

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26 Dec 19, Phoebe (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I have a watermelon growing and setting teeny baby fruit but they all wither and drop off within a week of setting. Any ideas?

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30 Dec 19, anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Sounds like you have no bees to pollinate the female flower. Do it by hand. (With a soft artist's brush or use a male flower)

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15 Dec 19, Puiti (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Can I grow watermelon in Te Kuiti?

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17 Dec 19, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)

You should be able to grow watermelon, if you start them early in pots or trays undercover. Have a look here www.gardenate.com/plant/Watermelon

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18 Nov 19, Bickie Mbenge (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hi Which sweet large watermelon do you recommend for me. I want to start watermelon farming. Please recommend seeds name. Regards

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