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Old 07-06-2006, 03:43 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
Dylan
 
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Default Pumpkins and Watermelons

Thanks!
TQ wrote:
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Hi,
I am trying to grow pumpkins and I was wondering if you have to grow it

on a hill like you grow most squash. What conditions do you need for
growing watermelon? Also, do pumpkins and watermelons grow in
Colorado?


Sow seeds _in_ a hill, not _on_ a hill.

Sowing 'in a hill' means three seeds close together, as opposed to sowing in
a row (i.e., corn, beans, carrots), where the individual seeds are sown x
inches apart.

For watermelon, sow 5 - 7 seeds in hills about 6' apart, then thin to leave
the three best plants.

Seeds in a hill...
x x x x
x x
x x.....6'...... x x


Seeds in a row...
x x x x x x x