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How do I support my melons?

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    If you crochet you could make your own melon hammocks https://amysastitchatatime.blogspot.com/2017/07/stitching-in-gardencrocheted-sugar.html
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • didywdidyw Posts: 3,573
    My immediate thought was 'Oooh matron!' too.  I don't grow melons but all the above suggestions seem sensible.  What about old t-shirts?  Can be cut up with strips for tying and nice and soft for the melons.
    Gardening in East Suffolk on dry sandy soil.
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,630
    And the winner of 'Best Post Title' is.. 🤣👍
  • floraliesfloralies Posts: 2,718
    Hair nets if you can still find them will do the job.
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    Thanks all for the suggestions . I have two plants so will try one lot resting on wood and the other one tied up and supported with tights. 
    Really hoping to get some fruit 
  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
    Lyn said:
    You may need something like this when they're bigger, underwear is a very useful thing. 

    They would be fab for giant Halloween pumpkins !
  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
    Joking aside, I think there’s merit in trying an old bra.  Probably at least a EE and not underwired as the wire could get hot and damage the melon.
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