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03 Jan 14, Gwen (Australia - tropical climate)

I am after seeds of a large round melon with a dark and lighter green skin. With dark yellow to orange flesh. We called them the Champagne Melon. My father grew these when we were very young. I haven't seen these in years only the pale yellow variety. Where would I be able to purchase seeds of these melons and maybe a photo to see if they are the ones. Thank you Gwen

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26 Jul 14, Kerri (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Gwen, we were given Watermelon Champagne seeds as part of a gift of a whole bunch of different seeds for our new vege gardens from my sister in law. They were all from Eden Seeds, located in Qld - www.EdenSeeds.com.au and they are non hybrid, old traditional, open pollinated varieties.

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31 Jan 14, Kayt (Australia - temperate climate)

Diggers Club has a wide range of heirloom watermelon seeds including Champagne Melons

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23 Jan 14, Dean (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Gwen, could it be Cream of Saskatchewan? Look it up at diggers.com.au and you'll see a pic that looks like what you describe, they even refer to the champagne coloured flesh.

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02 Nov 13, To (Australia - temperate climate)

What do I use to fertiliz my watermelon?

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14 Sep 13, Mmoloki Lejowa (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

What is the spacing - Between the rows and between the plants

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30 Sep 13, jeanne (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

space 1 meter around the seedling

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22 Jul 13, neville (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

what can i use for fruitflies?

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27 Sep 13, Brendan (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

Did you know? • Fennel repels flies and fleas. • Thyme and dill repel cabbage moth. • Rosemary repels leafhoppers, aphids and caterpillars. • Mint is vulnerable to caterpillar attacks but repels many other insects. • Wormwood repels fruit fly. • Tarragon helps repel snails. • Garlic repels many insects.

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22 Jun 13, Mike Enis (USA - Zone 9b climate)

Forget about thumping a melon and listening for a hollow sound. Where the stem of the melon comes off the vine there will be a small tendril. When this tendril dries up and turns brown, and the bottom of the melon has turned from white to a yellowish cream color, wait two to three days then harvest your melon. It will be perfectly ripe. Guaranteed!

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