Flowering melons, Finches and Friends

Two of our melon plants have finally displayed male flowers.

One of the plants has produced two ovaries (tiny melons) one node apart on the same leader. This is very usual. I've never seen this before.

Mother Finch's babies have hatched and she is diligently working to feed the four hungry mouths.

Notice the cozy nest with Nitro's hair supplying the bedding.

There's fierce competition growing in Louisiana. Daryl (Big Dog) Burnthorn the defending champion of the Farmerville Louisiana Watermelon Festival is shown here with a great prospect for this years competition.

James Pridgen proudly displays his 190.2 pound giant from last years competition in Farmerville, Louisiana.

Nitro is keeping a close watch on all of the record breaking attempts this season. Good luck to all the X-treme H20 melon growers. Let us know how you're doing and send a picture if you wish.