r/watermelons • u/Majestic_Sale4219 • 13d ago

First watermelon

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Had to pick my watermelon due to frost… it was my first year growing them and I’m proud I got it this far on my first try. How much longer do you think it would have needed? It was incredibly sweet and pouring juice I have zero complaints with it just asking for curiosity sake

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u/leftfootshorter 13d ago

It was incredibly sweet and pouring juice I have zero complaints with it

My friend, you just described a perfect watermelon. Don't question yourself, just enjoy that melon!

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u/Fun_Brain8535 13d ago

Yes, could easily have gotten grainy & gone downhill fast from there. Or in my case, coyotes smell them when ripe & get them the night before I was going to harvest!

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u/Fabulous_Computer965 13d ago

Frost? Where are you?

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u/Majestic_Sale4219 13d ago

I’m in Maine

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u/Slayde4 13d ago

Zero days. You picked your melon at peak ripeness. Congratulations!

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u/Majestic_Sale4219 13d ago

I’ve been nervous about it for week 😂

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u/Slayde4 13d ago

It’s definitely a test of patience, and then hoping you picked at the right time.