Wild about watermelons! The only thing more fun than eatin' 'em is growing 'em!
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Home-grown watermelons taste better and come in many sizes and colors. Recommended varieties include Mickeylee, Yellow baby and Rattlesnake. Watermelons should be started indoors 5 weeks before the last expected frost. They can be planted in hills or rows and need a lot of water.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1996
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Fall into your best garden ever
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A second crop of cool weather crops usually grown in spring can be planted for fall harvesting. Lettuce, spinach, broccoli, turnips and carrots make great autumn crops. Tips include using sun screens, mulching and starting seeds indoors.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1995
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