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    hi all I’ve got some watermelons growing at great speed in the tunnel.

    Should I just let them scramble over the floor like pumpkins or should I encourage them upwards?

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    Bearing in mind how big they get, I think the floor would be best, unless you have a good way of supporting the fruit.
     
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    Hi they are the sugar baby watermelons so not too big but would still take a fair bit of support I guess
     
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