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Gardening

Major Nikon

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8. Not sure I have a secret, but I've been growing them on a trellis

Reply to lostnfound (Reply #5)

Mon Aug 3, 2020, 09:17 PM

Aug 2020

I have two large raised beds which are 3' from each other. I put up two 4x8 sections of cattle panels between the two beds and tied them off at the top. Once the melons start to get large I support them with a net that's tied to the panels.

If I were to design raised beds just to grow melons, I think the way to do it would be to have a horizontal trellis between two beds. Keeping them off the ground allows them to ripe more evenly and keep the ants away from them.

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I've been getting cantaloupe all summer [View all] Major Nikon Aug 2020 OP

WHOW mine are green yet and small. riversedge Aug 2020 #1

I am this very second making a cantaloupe, grapefruit juice and rum drink soothsayer Aug 2020 #2

Wow! I'm envious w/ glee and you've got my mouth watering for a melon!! SWBTATTReg Aug 2020 #3

Beautiful MLAA Aug 2020 #4

I have a drip irrigation system Major Nikon Aug 2020 #7

So jealous, what is your secret? lostnfound Aug 2020 #5

Not sure I have a secret, but I've been growing them on a trellis Major Nikon Aug 2020 #8

Yummy! sinkingfeeling Aug 2020 #6

Wow! I've never been able to grow a decent sized cantaloupe and finally gave up. Vinca Aug 2020 #9

They need a lot of water Major Nikon Aug 2020 #10