Melon Champion Richie Glassford
Raises the Bar for Sweet Fruits
This is the first year we have successfully grown watermelon. Thanks to Richie and his efforts we have enjoyed some new sweet treats. He planted two different varieties. One was more circular and another bacilli like.
He also grew some fantastic cantaloupe. We have a couple more left on the vine ready for this weekend. I recently spoke to Richie and asked him what kind of advice would you give young melon growers around the world ? He paused and said, "give them water ". I also saw him give liquid fertilizer and work tirelessly on soil condition.
Richie grew both watermelon and cantaloupe. A total of four different varieties.
I think Richie is trying to save a few secrets for next year. We are all proud of your botanical prowess and give you the "melon award" for 2010. Richie keep on growing !By the way this photo shoot was very difficult because the said subject would not smile. Many different faces were pulled to deceive and throw off his identity. Secretly he does not want to be known as the champion for fear of botanical retaliation.
Super skills Richie! I wish to someday have your plant growing powers. This year my goal was simply to not kill any plants.. which I have succeeded at. You must get your green thumb from Dad.
ReplyDeleteGood job Rich, I think that watermellon looks great, your growing up so fast, pretty soon you'll be growing grape fruit :)
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