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sweet corn and watermelon question

10 years ago

Once i harvest the ears .is the plant done can i take it out and replant for a fall crop? Same question goes for my watermelons. Once they produce melons and i. Pick them will the keep producing?

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fruitnut Z7 4500ft SW TX
10 years ago
Corn is done after about one week harvest. I need about 7 plantings for season long production. Some melons are pretty much done in a few weeks of harvest. I've been able to harvest Star Brite watermelon for about 4 months off the same plants. But it takes careful watering, proper fertilization, a very early start, and more importantly the right climate.....a long season, not too hot mid summer, but warm enough for 6-7 months, ave above 60F.

This post was edited by fruitnut on Fri, Jul 12, 13 at 12:25
wayne_5 zone 6a Central Indiana
10 years ago
Fruitnut gave a great answer.

Corn is a one shot plant. Watermelons can have more than 1 litter.

I have had 2 settings of watermelons easily here in Indiana on early started plants that were very healthy......started to get three on one.
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