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Itibitiguy · May 16, 2019

Looks good. I've heard good things about cantaloupe

PE636 · May 16, 2019

Itibitiguy said:
Looks good. I've heard good things about cantaloupe

I had one plant in the garden last year, and one watermelon.. No room for more as they get huge, probably covered a 7x7 foot area each in the garden. Anyways, they are indeed delicious, sooo much better than the supermarket ones. This year I'm going to cover their area with dark mulch as well just as I plant them.

Itibitiguy · May 16, 2019

PE636 said:
I had one plant in the garden last year, and one watermelon.. No room for more as they get huge, probably covered a 7x7 foot area each in the garden. Anyways, they are indeed delicious, sooo much better than the supermarket ones. This year I'm going to cover their area with dark mulch as well just as I plant them.

That's exactly what I heard about the taste, how was your yield?

PE636 · May 16, 2019

Itibitiguy said:
That's exactly what I heard about the taste, how was your yield?

I think we get around 8 or 9 pretty nice canteloupe and a few smaller ones. Hoping to get more with the mulch, keeping them watered was a chore last year due to the excessive heat and quick draining soil here.

MaddHacker · May 16, 2019

Man I forgot about this thread, DO I have a shit load of pics to post here See you guys soonnnnnnn

StoneOtter · May 16, 2019

HI Newty, miss your energy over here. :Rasta:

PE636 · May 23, 2019

The melons, tomatoes, peppers, and some broccoli and cabbage sprouts finally getting some sun. Finally the weather is improving.

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May 23, 2019

MaddHacker · May 24, 2019

Sup P, looking like a good spring and summer ahead for ya... I am having a really hard time getting my Melons going from seed this year.. Have the perfect landscape to grow, with the exception of none to plant LOL.. In NE so I am out of time to start from seeds... Maybe just have to go to the local Green house for some pick me ups... LOL Green days all

MaddHacker · May 24, 2019

On a side note, I haven't seen a good set of melons in a few years now.... Hmmmm... Should be hanging out in a better greenhouse, or Strip Club.. LOL

Itibitiguy · May 24, 2019

180 ground cherries

BeezLuiz · May 24, 2019

Wow, that's a lot of seedlings! :bravo:

Itibitiguy · May 24, 2019

Look out farmers market :ciao:

MaddHacker · May 25, 2019

Man I forgot all about the ground cherries this year... Damn it, I am gonna get some. Any suggestions as to where ??

Itibitiguy · May 25, 2019

I see aunt Molly's ground cherry seeds at the big box stores stuff

PE636 · May 26, 2019

Potting up my watermelons and canteloupes, tomatoes are next. Did the peppers yesterday and didn't get pix doh! They are now under the QB in the tent now that harvest is done! They like it!
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MaddHacker · May 26, 2019

Very Nice roots there bud... Looking like a good sweet start to the summer... Green days all

PE636 · May 30, 2019

I was a little slow up potting the tomatoes and smaller peppers especially so they are a little pale but all good. Finally weather is looking up here 17 and partly or mostly cloudy. Good day for their first real outdoor experience.

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PE636
May 30, 2019

BeezLuiz · May 30, 2019

Here's a quick update of my garden. I put all my tomatoes and peppers in pots this year so that my garden plot can rest and regenerate. I started all the tomatoes from seed, but purchased the pepper plants at my local garden center.
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I'm growing four different varieties of tomato: Super Sweet 100 for salads, Health Kick for salsas, San Marzano for sauces, and Super Tasty for sandwiches.
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This morning I noticed the first tomato and first pepper of the season! :yahoo: