Not how deep so much...but how much of a reach do the roots need? Say, for example, is a 1 ft sq box enough?


THanks. and in general...how often to water plants? I put pepper and tomato in containers monday night then watered...nothing yesterday...checked them this morning and soil is still moist...but gave a little water anyway...

hey yardo......since I'm in PA also ya wanna see who can grow the biggest mellon?

I'm game...and never done it before either.

winner gets?????????????????

(the crowd goes silent)

Lets roll. I like big melons....they make for more pieces when cut...

what kind are we growing so I know what to pick up?

I got canteloupe from Home Depot...not sure of the specific type if that matters...i just know it as a canteloupe...

and mine is still in the store pack...so i do not have a head start...

Plant melons on hills for optimum growth. The hilled soil gets more sun, thus more warmth. I successfully grew cantaloupe north of here several years ago, they were fabulous. I have moved to a warmer zone and am going to try watermelon this year, as well as the cantaloupes. For larger melons, keep to one fruit per vine. You can also cut the bottom from a 2 litre bottle and stab the neck into the soil near the plants. Poor water with a bit of fertilizer into it and it will slowly leach into the soil.

Hope this helps. I am in the middle of moving, otherwise I would have my handy dandy gardening book to tell you the best companion plants.

Good luck,
Teresa

oooo, those are great tips!!!

ok.......picked up melons-tomates(beefstreak) and green peppers........I'll be planting them in containers..I cheated a litter and bought some Scotts soil.

one question.......them all came in 6 packs.is it ok to plant them all in one container(containers are rather large)

man-o-man it was hard finding a pic of mellons...had to tell my daughter to look the other way.

I bought potting soil also...much more nutritious than the soil in my yard...

Here is my containers....$5 at Walmart...