And the cantaloupe. My little one (7 at the time) would help me get them when I would put them into a little trailer , and they were like candy. That was many years ago but they both still talk about it. Had a large area to grow them , so we did. Also supercharged them with homemade fertilizer from the rabbit manure and water , then added things to help the soil , like when watering added just a little molasses. Tried to keep everything as organic as possible. Made a tea that I sprayed that really made them grow and improved the soil. And being in Texas it was hot so the variety was important too, as with your growing time frame where you're at. I made hills with 4-5 seeds to a hill, then watered occasionally, and watched them take off. Don't over water or they'll be more vines , and not as sweet. At one time I had a little water timer and hoses I made into a soaker for them, so it was less time consuming and watered the large garden I had. Probably had 30-40 hills for both so it was work, but had some pretty good rewards. Being in a country setting its funny i had hardly any critters getting into them.
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