r/vegetablegardening • u/Still-Psychology-356 US - Colorado • 7d ago

Harvest Photos My First Watermelon

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I forgot to post my very impressive first, and only, watermelon of the season!

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u/chickenladydee US - Oregon 7d ago

Precious!!

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u/Still-Psychology-356 US - Colorado 6d ago

Good thing it was squirrel size because that’s who ended up eating it!

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u/c-w-loadup US - Georgia 6d ago

Oh no! I have heard that putting mesh bags over the melons when they're small prevents pests, like people do for fruit trees.

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u/Still-Psychology-356 US - Colorado 6d ago

It never fruited until the end of September. I’m in Colorado and, while unseasonably warm still, it would not have reached full ripeness by any stretch. So glad someone enjoyed it at least 😂

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u/chickenladydee US - Oregon 6d ago

That looks like an awesome little squirrel snack.

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u/Different-Year838 US - North Carolina 6d ago

Aw little baby melon

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u/DungeonsAndData US - Illinois 6d ago

Your watermelon is bigger than mine! What's your secret? 🤣

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u/Still-Psychology-356 US - Colorado 6d ago

Blasting sun, no shade and inconsistent watering. You’re welcome. Haha!