We were looking at the growing winter melon fruit – affectionately known as the little monster because of the way it’s growing so rapidly – when we noticed how much the vine had drooped from the weight of the fruit. … Continue reading
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Was it only last week that I shared the photo of the first winter melon fruit growing? I’m in awe, because even though Novice Gardener said to expect exponential growth, it’s pretty incredible to actually see how fast the fruit … Continue reading
If we were playing baseball, the winter melon plant would have struck out by now. We’ve been anxiously watching each female flower that bloomed, wondering if it would be the one to set fruit. The plant seems to have tested … Continue reading
It’s been one false alarm after another. I knew that the first female winter melon flower bud to appear would be unlikely to develop into a fruit. Nevertheless, it was an exciting couple of days watching as it grew and … Continue reading