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Aurora

Hi All,
I'm new to watermelon growing, so I may have done something wrong with my seeds. I have tried 3 times to start these seeds in seed starting soil and nothing came up from two 2025 packets from Menards. The fourth attempt, I tried and they sprouted, but a chipmunk dug up my seeds and left me with nothing but roots. If anyone has some watermelon seeds to share, I would so appreciate. I'm thinking of putting welded wire on the soil and around the site maybe 1/4". Any other ideas would be so helpful. I'm trying to work with young kids this summer to learn gardening in my neighborhood. We're oping to successfully grow this watermelon plant. Thanks in advance for your help!! Julie

7/5/2025 1:11:11 PM

South Arkansas

What is your address and what variety?

7/13/2025 1:57:00 PM

Aurora

We tried bush sugar baby and then some seed exchange varieties. 1st one was a 214 Vial and 232 Dawson. 2nd one was a 192 Reinhard and 316 Edwards. We would be grateful for any variety.

Thanks!
Julie Chandler
620 Four Seasons Blvd
Aurora, IL 60504

7/19/2025 9:05:10 PM

Aurora

Well, my update is nothing I tried sprouted any of the above seeds for the kids.

7/26/2025 7:34:59 PM

South Arkansas

I am late responding but I am sending Tom Watson seeds on Monday. The seeds are from melons I grew last summer from seeds collected and stored during the 1960's. They may be exactly what you need for your project. If you want to save them for next year, just put them in your freezer. They will keep a long time if kept in your freezer.

7/26/2025 8:19:06 PM

South Arkansas

Mailed 7-28-25

7/28/2025 1:23:04 PM

Aurora

Lloyd, thankyou so very much! I am so grateful to you for helping us. We hope to share our sucess in sprouting your seeds.

8/5/2025 12:47:18 AM

South Arkansas

I hope you have success with them

8/5/2025 1:01:08 PM