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The first virtual watermelon weigh-off!!!

At least I think its the first. The idea behind this contest is to help spread the knowledge on how to successfully grow giant watermelons. To make giant watermelon growing more competitive and possibly get a few more people involved. And, of course, to have fun.

The contest is open to anyone who wants to enter. To enter all you have to do is put something into the kitty, like some seeds, or something of value towards growing giant pumpkins, squash or melons. I will collect the kitty, then it will be sent to the winner. I will make a list here on BP of what everyone who enters put into the kitty. That way everyone knows whats in the kitty. The prizes will probably be divided into two categories. One for seasoned melon growers and one for novice melon growers.

Here are the rules:

1. You must keep a diary here on BP showing the progess of your melons through the 2008 season. And supply info on what you're doing with your plants.

2. The fruit must be weighed at an official weigh-off. Fruits weighed at home on your bathroom scale won't count.

3. The heaviest solid fruit in each category wins. No DMG's or UOW's.


To enter email me and I'll send you my mailing address. Then you send me your antee and you'll be in the contest.


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3/20/2008 7:12:26 PM

Frankfort Oh

well,, were on the same track,,but i`m holding an offical weigh off ,,,in Frankfort OHIO,for anyone who wants to bring one ,,on labor day weekend,,,prizes will be given,to the top ten,,,,,,open to everyone !!So come on down ,,to the First watermelon weigh off in Ohio

3/20/2008 8:54:00 PM

Dorval,Quebec

Hi Kevin,I'll send you my antee.Going to try a 148Kline and a 211Leonard.Hope to beat my 20 pounder from last year,lol....Mike

3/21/2008 4:09:25 PM

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Hi Mike, glad to hear you're joining the contest. Good luck!

3/21/2008 4:51:43 PM

Western NY

I'm in too. i'll figure out something to kick in.

3/21/2008 6:50:29 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Kevin

We'll hopefully grow one big enough to compete. Just need to keep the moles out of the patch. Email me the details.

Phil

3/27/2008 9:02:55 AM