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Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee

Think I understand why rotating melon sites is so important. Question is: If I move 50' uphill from 2011 sites, is that far enough? If not, how far? TIA, Clutch

7/17/2011 10:47:06 PM

Muddy Waters

Vine crops should rotate with say corn,or beans,what is in spot now 50 feet up hill!These melon roots grow 50 feet from plant by end of season!I would go at leeast 100 feet if space is there!

7/18/2011 6:02:00 AM

formerly RGG

Hey Handy, 100' x 100' equals 10,000 sq feet.And you've got yours in a little greenhouse. What's up?

7/18/2011 11:30:39 AM

Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee

50' uphill from present site is "new" ground---been in pasture or lawn for 30+ years. Can't go much above the 50' mark and still keep melon roots on my property. Thanks for quick response. Regards, Clutch

7/18/2011 11:51:23 AM

sevierville, Tn

As long as its new ground you should be fine. So 50'=yes
Now why the need to rotate ??

7/18/2011 3:13:21 PM

Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee

Mostly to change my luck and because the UT Extension guidelines advise rotation. Regards, Clutch

7/18/2011 4:52:52 PM

Muddy Waters

Im lost TD??My greenhouse is 1000 sg feet if I move it to other end of property it doesnt mean everything in between will be garden also.I think thats what your saying I was just telling Clutch The ideal move, knowing it might not be possible!Rotating crops is a good way to stop disease issues & such, my best looking kin is in a virgin Spot 1592 platte but still borders patch!I feel Im under a microscope TD if I say anything its picked apart!!No lol

7/18/2011 6:32:46 PM

Muddy Waters

Rotation works well a virgin patch can really produce!!

7/18/2011 6:37:24 PM

Muddy Waters

If you amend soil Every year & add organics Microo & such, Rotation not needed!! I still got Virus on 1362 spending over 400$ on goodies!

7/19/2011 6:01:32 AM

sevierville, Tn

Ok, rotation is a good thing to do.

7/19/2011 3:26:51 PM

formerly RGG

I apologize Mark. I sure don't want to make you feel bad. I enjoy your off the wall humor too much for that.Maybe I'm just sensitive since your melons are growing better than mine. I still think my early set on the small Boyette vine is going way larger than 40 pounds. I'm thinking over 100 easy.I think the only reason I chose to keep this melon was to prove that you're not right all the time. The vine is still quite small and not growing very well. The melon is slow but steady. I think all I have to do is keep the vine healthy for a couple of more months and get it growing a little better.We will see.

7/19/2011 4:56:56 PM

Muddy Waters

Thanks TD I dont have to be right,in less your my wife,then I have to be!!LOL We all have to keep them healthy long term!Thats the ticket,whoever keeps them going will win the race!!

7/19/2011 5:55:01 PM

formerly RGG

Thanks HH. Looks like you are well on your way to a great season. If I manage to catch you it will probably be real late.If we don't f... up I think we are both on our way to at least a new personal best. Heck, you will probably have that sometime next month.

7/19/2011 9:18:00 PM

Muddy Waters

Im hoping my smallest is my old personal best,fungicide in 1 hand fingers crossed on the other!!

7/19/2011 10:17:05 PM