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What is the size potential for watermelons that are not grafted or treated with growth stimulants?

1/20/2013 1:23:05 PM

sevierville, Tn

The 291 is the WR for non grafted followed by 285 , 282 & 2, 274's
So anything in that range is possible. that said I (and several other top growers) feel 300+ is doable in non grafted & should be seen soon !

1/20/2013 3:08:31 PM

Corryton, TN

In the long term, I think it's unlimited. We just have to do a better job of controled crosses.

In the short term I wouldn't be surprised to see multiple 300+ in 2013 ----IF---- good growers still put effort into the traditional method.

1/20/2013 4:10:33 PM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

2012 was me first attemp to grow a true giant. It was an older seed and only sprayed fish/seaweed some daconil and sevan. I was pleased with 88lbs. and seval other 60-70 lbers. BSD, David

1/20/2013 4:44:11 PM

formerly RGG

I agree with Dave. But I also think grafting will always offer an edge in potential weight.

1/20/2013 7:28:22 PM

Defiance,OH

2012 was my first year as well, i grew 139,116.5,and 70 was my smallest, i grew non grafted, that was with freshly broken ground and fertilizers purchased from the extreme pumpkin store, i have been purchasing seeds at seed auctions for this season

1/25/2013 9:44:22 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

The problem is that grafting does absolutely nothing to advance the genetics of the watermelon.

3/26/2013 12:23:41 PM