OHbaby! Forums : Watermelons https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:47:17 +0000 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:01:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36567 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Watermelons : oh wont chase the bees away, we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1257994&title=watermelons#1257994 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 36567
Posted: 03 February 2011 at 11:01am

oh wont chase the bees away, we have one teeny watermelon... will see how we go!]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:01:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1257994&title=watermelons#1257994 <![CDATA[Watermelons : melons also need pollinating -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1232007&title=watermelons#1232007 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 36567
Posted: 04 January 2011 at 10:09pm

melons also need pollinating - so if you havent got loads of bees you might have to hand pollinate - or put a pot of flowers your vege/fruit gardens


]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:09:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1232007&title=watermelons#1232007 <![CDATA[Watermelons : I think its a good idea to put...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1218529&title=watermelons#1218529 Author: Plushie
Subject: 36567
Posted: 12 December 2010 at 1:55pm

I think its a good idea to put something underneath the fruit as well to protect them, like pea straw or something. That also keeps them warm. I can't believe a dog would attack a watermelon! Am looking at mine with new eyes....]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:55:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1218529&title=watermelons#1218529 <![CDATA[Watermelons : Thanks guys, we have four seedlings...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1205014&title=watermelons#1205014 Author: happymum21
Subject: 36567
Posted: 21 November 2010 at 9:14pm

Thanks guys, we have four seedlings now and I have decided to get about 8 old tyres and put one plant in each tyre. I will put all 8 tyres in a circle then cover over the top with black shade cloth stuff so I can still water but the black cloth will keep them warm.
Once they start growing they can grow over into the middle of the circle of tyres. Hopefully this way they will keep contained and protected from anything. Will see how we go with this. ]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:14:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1205014&title=watermelons#1205014 <![CDATA[Watermelons : lots of sunshine and free draining...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1204734&title=watermelons#1204734 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 36567
Posted: 21 November 2010 at 12:07pm

lots of sunshine and free draining soil, and loads of water.... and a fruiting fertiliser wouldnt go a miss]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:07:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1204734&title=watermelons#1204734 <![CDATA[Watermelons : The need heaps of warmth to grow....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1194001&title=watermelons#1194001 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 36567
Posted: 06 November 2010 at 4:18pm

The need heaps of warmth to grow. I have never had luck with them. My friends mum did and had 1 really big watermelon that she was waiting to go the right colour on the outside and her dog attacked it and ate it.

]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:18:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1194001&title=watermelons#1194001 <![CDATA[Watermelons : My daughter has some watermelon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1193964&title=watermelons#1193964 Author: happymum21
Subject: 36567
Posted: 06 November 2010 at 3:02pm

My daughter has some watermelon seeds which will hopefully germinate soon. I know they spread like pumpkins so was wondering the best way to try to contain them. Would stacking up some tyres work and planting them in there?
How many watermelons does one plant normally produce?
I am thinking they need to be in warm and kept well watered - can anyone confirm this for me?
Any help much appreciated!
Becs]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:02:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36567&PID=1193964&title=watermelons#1193964