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PaulF · January 9, 2009

Two years ago all my melons were very flavorful. Last year most were on the bland side. The difference? Rains seemed to come at the right times and quit at the right time. During the growing season two years ago it rained about an inch per week and when it did not, I supplemented by watering (overhead sprinkling). Then the rain and the watering stopped for about the final three weeks of the growing season while the melons finished ripening.

Last year it rained about every third or fourth day during the final month. Some tasted pretty good while others were a bit bland.

I have not grown many varieties of muskmelon, but I like Pride of Wisconsin for its sweetness.

January 9, 2009	#8
PaulF Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brownville, Ne Posts: 3,284	Two years ago all my melons were very flavorful. Last year most were on the bland side. The difference? Rains seemed to come at the right times and quit at the right time. During the growing season two years ago it rained about an inch per week and when it did not, I supplemented by watering (overhead sprinkling). Then the rain and the watering stopped for about the final three weeks of the growing season while the melons finished ripening. Last year it rained about every third or fourth day during the final month. Some tasted pretty good while others were a bit bland. I have not grown many varieties of muskmelon, but I like Pride of Wisconsin for its sweetness. __________________ there's two things money can't buy; true love and home grown tomatoes.