A Guide to Growing Melons and Watermelons: Proven Techniques by Charles Dowding

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  • @plantabundance
    @plantabundance ปีที่แล้ว +418

    Somebody give this man a "Gardener Of The Year" award! Awesome stuff!

    • @nickthegardener.1120
      @nickthegardener.1120 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Gardener of the century I’d say!👍🏻💪🤠💗🙏your channel is pretty awesome too.👍🏻

    • @gogogardener
      @gogogardener ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Awesome video! I struggle with the cucurbits, so I have a private playlist for growing them. I added this video as I plan to watch it over and over until I succeed. So many good tips.

    • @Dok_Zeuss
      @Dok_Zeuss ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Prophet of the No Dig!

    • @oscarherrera9049
      @oscarherrera9049 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love your channel also, youre great

    • @JVSwailesBoudicca
      @JVSwailesBoudicca ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree, he talks more plain, understandable sense than any gardener I'v heard before.

  • @jamiegiddens5103
    @jamiegiddens5103 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I find myself smiling at his pleasure of tasting the melons! Pure joy!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice to make you smile 🙂

    • @woodandwandco
      @woodandwandco 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That end bit of melon porn changed my whole gardening paradigm!

  • @4xvuur
    @4xvuur ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The look on your face, tasting the melons, made my day. Great video!

  • @agnelarodrigues9487
    @agnelarodrigues9487 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I agree that he should receive "the gardener of the year award"
    Very much overdue

  • @nestor4895
    @nestor4895 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    The effort put forth to do this a whole year ahead of time in order to time it for people planting the next year... That's some real dedication, and the shots of everything were so great. I don't often have time to do the kind of garden like I'd want but just seeing your garden is an inspiration.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So nice thankyou

    • @_Hannah_..
      @_Hannah_.. ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes !!!❕❕

    • @Kanao_zioles
      @Kanao_zioles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So for you it's time that you don't have, for me it's space. And then the neighbours untrained dog that digs any moist soil it sees just So it can nest in the coolness

  • @clarereynolds9607
    @clarereynolds9607 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've just watched this video again to cheer myself up..rained again today- 4th April 2024, you always cheer me up Charles..my grandad and my grandson are also called Charles ! :-) thank you for being you.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am happy to see this Clare, and your family are so well named!
      Yes the rain and lack of sun are getting ridiculous, but there are some signs of improvement after about 11th April

    • @JamesRileyYoutube
      @JamesRileyYoutube 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is rain bad

  • @SimonNoDigNeale
    @SimonNoDigNeale ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm growing melons for the first time this year so I shall binge watch this video several times. Just like I do with all your videos.

  • @douglasparker577
    @douglasparker577 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cruel man Charles eating the magnificent melons in front of us. Grrrrrr! :)

  • @SaintCoemgen
    @SaintCoemgen ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I think I enjoyed watching your taste session the most (24:25). The joy on your face on how wonderful some of the melons tasted kind of says it all for me. And why growing one's own is really so rewarding. The taste, smell and overall experience is simply so much better than anything one can find in a supermarket. 🙂

    • @ajb.822
      @ajb.822 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreeing with basically everything you're saying, and I would add that even buying from a farmer's market, you won't get the same taste as u can from something that was either JUST picked ( especially if the sun was on it - but not as-in, drying it out too much- ) or never been chilled/refrigerated, which often needs to happen between picking and u choosing it at the market, for various reasons.

  • @FelixBarlow
    @FelixBarlow ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Watching this in 4k is mesmerising!!

  • @VeronicaPalahniuc
    @VeronicaPalahniuc ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The importance of planning ahead and watching this channel!

  • @ejscisreal860
    @ejscisreal860 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I usually look for very short videos that just give me the info I'm looking for fast. But I end up watching 3 or 4 of them. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and found it very informative whilst also being very relaxing. I have now subscribed.
    Sometimes one thoroughly detailed video can be more useful than 3 or 4 short ones gathering differing opinions.
    Thank you very much for your time and dedication .

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks, that is helpful feedback and interesting 👍

  • @MAMDAVEM
    @MAMDAVEM ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love growing melons, usually 3 or 4 varieties. I love the reaction I get when you tell people you grow melons in Wales and they expect them to be not very good and when they taste them they are blowen away and say they are the best they have tasted.

  • @priayief
    @priayief ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like that you show the progress of these plants in a single video. Thanks.

  • @Bee-mi8ml
    @Bee-mi8ml ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love seeing you enjoy the "fruits of your labour"!
    This made me yearn for summer.

  • @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920
    @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Charles!!! I don't believe I've ever seen you taste on camera (only once before)
    but it was so authentic! I loved watching from beginning to end 👍

  • @instabloksuncare808
    @instabloksuncare808 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a lovely documentary, Mr. Dowding et al.!!
    Thank you for the time and effort, although enjoyable to you I’m sure, that you put into these videos.

  • @inharmonywithearth9982
    @inharmonywithearth9982 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I never knew a polytunnel worked in the summer! Incredible. You teach me something every time.

    • @priestesslucy
      @priestesslucy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In cool summer maritime climates you need some kind of greenhouse for heat loving crops.
      He had a particularly hot summer for his region and he wasn't able to harvest until August. That year he might have been able to harvest an outdoor crop in September... But many years that variety might have never produced an outdoor crop at all.

  • @julesgoh
    @julesgoh ปีที่แล้ว +41

    What an absolutely delightful and refreshing video. Labour of love in the gardening and the videography. Thank you to Charles and team

  • @dustin3213
    @dustin3213 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When you ate that melon and said "I wish I could share this with you!" I knew you meant it, I felt it.

  • @itsmewende
    @itsmewende ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Charles ever since the first time I seen your tomatoes on a string, I've wanted to do that. Last yr I took all the things off the grans swing set, put it on the edge of the garden and voila, I finally had something to put string on, I used clothesline cord. It gave me room for 10 strings, I grew tomatoes & cukes up it, worked like a charm.

  • @Warrior-In-the-Garden
    @Warrior-In-the-Garden ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You give me hope. I will not give up on my melon dreams.

  • @stephaniecallahan8576
    @stephaniecallahan8576 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really appreciate your videos! There is such a simplistic joy that emanates from you, it is rather tangible from your videos. I loved the proud comment toward your watermelon plant that it hasn't been fertilized except for the compost at the beginning of planting. That really ignited something in me! I love gardening & feel extremely blessed at all the Lord brings forth when I am a good steward of what He has given to me. I learn so much from you. I look forward to all that my garden will produce this year!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lovely to read this Stephanie.
      Plants like gratitude! 💚💚

  • @robertling9872
    @robertling9872 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank Charles for all your video's and positive NoDig information.

  • @walkingbacktogardening381
    @walkingbacktogardening381 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Followers
    pay attention Charles is seed saving has he opens up each melon. Brilliant 👏

  • @homegardens7682
    @homegardens7682 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am currently enjoying this Charles. Great video.

  • @tabitham2558
    @tabitham2558 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didn't think I love Charles more, then he starts eating melons with a child-like delight we can all appreciate as gardeners! Thanks for the wonderful video and information!!!

  • @eranpm
    @eranpm ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of your best videos to date. It was just like being there with you. And that surprised look on your face in that melon taste was priceless. Thank you!

  • @Iamhome365
    @Iamhome365 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This came at exactly the right time as I want to grow these this year

  • @KurisuBonsai
    @KurisuBonsai ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I grew my cucumbers up strings last year after watching your recommendation and it worked an absolute treat!! Also tried mini watermelons and they grew well too until they wilted after setting one little fruit!! Sticking with cucumbers this year!!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear! Interesting about watermelons

    • @jawadad73
      @jawadad73 ปีที่แล้ว

      too much heat ,had the same problem, all the flowers burned before they got pollinated, got better late summer

  • @MatthewCole-cm9nt
    @MatthewCole-cm9nt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As much as I am a fan of Monty I'm so glad I found your site .As a total novice and only have a garden patch 15 ft by 4 ft!! I have never owned a garden so if you are in my wellies, THIS SITE ROCKS... THANK YOU!!!

  • @irisofalltrades1591
    @irisofalltrades1591 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi Charles, just wanted to drop by and say that your videos are amazing! I'm really impressed with how informative and educational they are. Your passion for gardening really shines through, and I appreciate all the hard work you put into creating such quality content. Your video has definitely inspired me to try some new gardening techniques in my own backyard. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us, and keep up the great work.

  • @smas3256
    @smas3256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful how that melon plant that the top snapped off and leaves turned brown and brittle,
    gave you delicious melons without green leaves.
    Some did not pass the smell test and were not ready. You are a hoot.
    I enjoy all the learning and laughter and appreciate all you do. Time lapse is great. Thumbs up to your editor. Edward? USA Connecticut Valley Zone 6 b

  • @jiggli-Jane
    @jiggli-Jane ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The filming of this is absolutely stunning, as is the content!

  • @eddy8828
    @eddy8828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweetest and gentlest gardener ever.❤️

  • @tinkeringinthailand8147
    @tinkeringinthailand8147 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As I mentioned in one of my comments last year Charles, I've had major success with both a red and yellow variety watermelon. I planted them between my weed matting joins and just let them do their thing along the ground (bar a little guided direction from time to time). I loved every minute, from planting to cropping, i even managed to sell some to local Thais, who were well impressed with my no dig garden. A welcomed video charles, I am really looking forward to Homeacres (UK) spring and summer through your eyes 🙏🙏🙏.

  • @FlavourlessLife
    @FlavourlessLife ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a comfy video. 26:45 the taste of that melon surprised us all, I think!

  • @royormonde3682
    @royormonde3682 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nice time lapse on the melons, they are the most fun fruit to grow. I feel like I should comment on the string you use. A few years ago I used that plastic string and found when I went to use it the next year it was shedding tiny fibres off it as I handled it, you could see it quite clearly. Anyways I went back to Jute string just so I'm not contaminating my garden with micro fibres.

    • @royormonde3682
      @royormonde3682 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HornyKoala Yes it last all season no problem and the only part I see rot is where it touches the ground, most of it's still hanging with dry husks on it the next year. I use the 3 strand jute for tomatoes and where I built a bunch of 3 legged trellis' from branches I then wind some 4 strand around them for heavier veg and fruit like squash and melons. I don't put my string under the root ball like Charles does here as I mature my plants inside before going out to garden but I see why Charles does it because he doesn't want the strings in the way for applying frost cloths on those chilly nights. My plants don't go out till June when it's safe. Good luck and happy gardening

    • @anniinglucksdorf960
      @anniinglucksdorf960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HornyKoala Well... unfortunately I had a different experience and had some tomatoes fall to the ground. That is why I am going to go with plastic this year as charles mentioned the same problem in another video. It might depend on the thicknes of the jute though. I try to use as little plastivc as possible in my garden though. So if someone can recomend a more durable plastic free alternative I would be very happy.

    • @bmllz
      @bmllz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anniinglucksdorf960 -->hemp

    • @HollenbergR
      @HollenbergR 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or maybe if you're using jute or hemp you could use 2 strands. That way there's a backup and the redundant system will prevent one breakage from dropping your whole vine.

    • @jennak.8541
      @jennak.8541 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stinging nettle rope, maybe?

  • @chefgiovanni
    @chefgiovanni ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I love your setup. I been doing the same "string trick" for years with my squashes and they love to climb up into the trees.
    Let's get cooking.

  • @lelandshanks3590
    @lelandshanks3590 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    On my dad's farm, growing melons is a requirement. People come for miles to get the best freshest melons. We love them.

    • @lelandshanks3590
      @lelandshanks3590 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charles, are you relation to Sir Hugh Dowding? I love the British Spitfire, without it the u.s. Mustang would not have been modified.

  • @rosehavenfarm2969
    @rosehavenfarm2969 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you cut into the Minnesota Midget, I could almost smell it. It looked marvelous, Mr Dowding.

  • @robinmiller1783
    @robinmiller1783 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative vlog. ❤it. My MN midgets last year were not as tasty, and they went down fast with powdery mildew. Sugar Baby Watermelon and Hales Best cantaloupe were fabulous.

  • @chaddamp2894
    @chaddamp2894 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful and wonderful,thanks Charles !!

  • @glassbackdiy3949
    @glassbackdiy3949 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought 4 random melon plugs last year to plant outdoors under sweetcorn, 3 of them although growing profusely didn't produce any fruit at all, but the last one produced 13 of the sweetest melons I've ever tasted, the closest picture match I could find was a charentaise, although the flesh was yellow, I should have a greenhouse up in time for this season and your string method looks brilliant!

  • @gavinduncan2360
    @gavinduncan2360 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this bloke, he's a bloody legend🇦🇺

  • @b.a.d.2086
    @b.a.d.2086 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Minnesota Midget" is netted like a tiny cantaloupe, which it is. "Ogon" is the striped melon and is from Japan. I grow both here in our high desert climate in Utah. Almost too much heat! Tons of small personal melons to share!

  • @themusicbook8679
    @themusicbook8679 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just listening brings peace! Much success to you!

  • @TheUKMediaWatch
    @TheUKMediaWatch ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow how about that it’s 14th of may today and I’m about to plant some sugar baby watermelon 🍉 so I came here to se what Charles is saying 😎👍🏼

  • @darkangelsoaps8258
    @darkangelsoaps8258 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You really let your personality shine in this one! Best video yet! The way you laugh and get so excited over the taste of the melons has me ready to get planting!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah thanks and I wish you a sweet harvest

    • @darkangelsoaps8258
      @darkangelsoaps8258 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CharlesDowding1nodig wow! A response from the master himself! And here in Kentucky I grow a ton of watermelons every year to donate to kids summer camps and local churches for picnics. I grow Georgia Rattlesnakes ... the big mamas! I also grow all sorts of cantaloupe from around the world. That midget one is one of my favorites along with Hale's Best. Really love your videos sir!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lovely to hear this, great work you do

  • @OurSmallholdingAdventure
    @OurSmallholdingAdventure ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Haven’t watched the video yet, it just popped up on my phone as published but to your comment above (ie where it was watched 2 weeks before published) just want to say ”How organised are you!” 😂 My videos are more “spontaneous” shall we say 😉 Thank you for ALL of your efforts Sir!

  • @gloriagonzalez6961
    @gloriagonzalez6961 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is a blessing!

  • @bethanmae
    @bethanmae ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Charles, this is just the video I needed on this dreary and very cold March day! Thank you for your work and putting a smile on my face. So much passion, knowledge and joy out of gardening and connecting with homegrown food. ❤
    I tried melons for the first time a couple of years ago (Prescott Fond Blanc and Five Dessert) and loved it - my small greenhouse doesn’t allow for much more than one or two melon plants but I can’t wait to start these again this year.
    Have you ever had any success growing melons outdoors, particularly as our summers are getting hotter?
    Thank you and love from South Wales!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So nice thanks. No joy with outdoor melons!

    • @amandar7719
      @amandar7719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m growing Five Dessert again this year from seeds saved from three years ago (grown outdoors over weed fabric) AND from the original seeds saved from Real Seed Company. Both have have germinated well. I only got one big healthy melon from each plant but they were absolutely delicious which is why I’m trying again this year for outdoors. Last year I grew Minnesota Midget outdoors up a trellis but the heatwave sun scorched the leaves, flowers and fruit and none set. Trying again this year indoors and out. But Five Desserts, although bigger, really were delicious.

    • @bethanmae
      @bethanmae ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amandar7719 hi Amanda, I grew Five Desserts as well in 2021. They grew well but the best melon for flavour was the Prescott Fond Blanc from Realseeds - so sweet and delicious. I recommend trying next year!

    • @amandar7719
      @amandar7719 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bethanmae Will do! Thank you for the recommendation! 🙏🏻👍🏻

  • @Sweettomatovine
    @Sweettomatovine ปีที่แล้ว

    After seeing all the melon varieties that you grow, I think I will up my melon game. Thanks Mr. Dowding

  • @isobel8788
    @isobel8788 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another V helpful video thank u 👍👍 Unfortunately my son moved the labels around on my plants and now I don’t know which ones are watermelon’s and which ones are melon 🙈 any tips to tell the difference between a plant them outside pls ?

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sorry to hear that Isobel and 😂 I smile because it happens to me.
      The first true leaves and new leaves after that are quite different, with a lobed pattern around the watermelon leaves, also darker green often, while the melons have leaves going to a point, triangular shape and then enlarging without lobes

    • @isobel8788
      @isobel8788 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CharlesDowding1nodig that’s great thank you so much 😊 have learnt so much watching ur videos 👏👏

    • @chompers11
      @chompers11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's hilarious

  • @lesliehollands2689
    @lesliehollands2689 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @mojavebohemian814
    @mojavebohemian814 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much fun to watch your enjoying the garden.

  • @waynesell3681
    @waynesell3681 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Refreshing for sure! I really like watermelon . Had my first yellow melon last year from an Amish market garden...it was wonderful!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds great Wayne

    • @waynesell3681
      @waynesell3681 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CharlesDowding1nodig is pretty neat going to the Amish garden, two and three young boys take care of it.

  • @theconsciousvegan3457
    @theconsciousvegan3457 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanted to thank you, for all your hard work, and the Video's you give us.
    I Got into no Dig Gardening, through watching your Video's, a few years Back.
    Your love for Growing Crops is truly amazing.
    Thank you, you are a Great Human Being and excellent teacher of your Craft.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind words I am glad to of been of some help in your no dig journey

  • @Spottius
    @Spottius ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best things about watching you. Is how you pot on your seedlings. Make a hole, drop the seedling in, press down, done. Some of them are wonky, some of them are deeper than others. Gives me hope when I look at my haphazard bunch.

  • @vonries
    @vonries 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love watching people grow things that are in very different climates then I'm in. I live in central Florida USA. I'm worried about my plants not burning up in July and August. I'm waiting on my melons to ripen. Tomatoes get so hot they won't fruit. They are more of a spring and fall plant. However bananas, oranges, lemons, limes and others grow great.
    Thanks.
    Glory to Ukraine. God Bless Ukraine and her people. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing to hear this compared to the UK! Thanks for sharing

  • @JVSwailesBoudicca
    @JVSwailesBoudicca ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to grow little Sweetheart Melons in a cold frame (because it was all I had, Toms filled my greenhouse!) they were delicious and their fragrance filled the house while they sat in the fruit bowl ! Thank you for another really interesting video.

  • @peterhughes4735
    @peterhughes4735 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely video for a cold winter day! I wasn't planning on growing melons in the PT this year, but maybe...... 😀

  • @noyzizi
    @noyzizi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Charles I've been watching you for years now, and I love the no dig info but I love this harvest and tasting video. You need to do more tastings, love the wealth of knowledge you've given to us. Thank you

  • @priscillajoseph765
    @priscillajoseph765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video was making my mouth water. I love the refreshing feel of the flesh and for a change blending it to make melon juice. Perfect! Thank you for showing the different varieties. The poly tunnel really does make growing melons and water melons more successful it would seem. Great video!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So good indeed and thanks. Even this year, I'm picking ripe melons in there after all the cold weather of June, I'm quite surprised and very pleased.

  • @PPH-GARDEN
    @PPH-GARDEN ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great gardener. with knowledge and unique planting methods. watermelon, melon, very beautiful and succulent. Thank you for sharing useful videos for gardeners like me. ❤👍

  • @BobbyJamesCote333
    @BobbyJamesCote333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Charlie!!! What a wealth of Information You Are... 💯❤️ God Bless You Kind Sir 🙏☺️

  • @de_woldtuin
    @de_woldtuin ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, what an explosion of summer in the middle of a very cold and grey march day!

  • @ashleyalexander7388
    @ashleyalexander7388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can grow blacktail mountain watermelon in London. They do just well enough to harvest decent fruits.

  • @DRCProductions
    @DRCProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job having the on the ground and up the string plants to be able to compare outcomes of the different two styles. Nice job!

  • @Mushroomwizardx
    @Mushroomwizardx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. You’re so giddy with anticipation of the harvest. Like a child on Christmas Eve. It’s a pleasure to see your enthusiasm and passion. Thank you.

  • @marymcandrew7667
    @marymcandrew7667 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Charles I loved this episode, seeing your real pleasure in the tasting of the melons was great! It now have a craving for melons! Growing up in NY, all I ever heard of was Cantelopes and Honey Dew melons, you've shown so many interesting varieties I'd love to try. We're in the Scottish borders, so if we get a greenhouse or polytunnel we'll certainly give it a try.

  • @wendychadwick7216
    @wendychadwick7216 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Vid, thank you! LOVED Charle's expression when he tasted the Ogon melon, ha haa!!

  • @lucyb15
    @lucyb15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I needed this, thank-you. Growing melons for everybody this year.
    Midsummer now - How many times can I like this video? How many times have I watched it? Melons are now the size of tennis balls and I'm thrilled every time I see them. Thank-you!

  • @chepkiruilangat9725
    @chepkiruilangat9725 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good planting season,yields better fruits for melons

  • @lidiamorawska852
    @lidiamorawska852 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wspaniałe melony i arbuzy. Gratuluję. Życzę wszystkiego dobrego. Pozdrawiam.💚

  • @georgegretzky7139
    @georgegretzky7139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Charles I am from Canada close to Vancouver I will enjoy watching you are you doing things is awesome you should to teach in University every types of givers is good I want to thank you for that and God bless you

  • @helenhall9201
    @helenhall9201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now this has given me some good ideas
    Think I'm going to try this in my greenhouse

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun! And I'm intrigued how you found the link to watch this? Because we have it still as 'unlisted' and not public! Somehow, it is reaching a few people, but I want to publish it in about 10 days time because we have other videos first.

  • @sherlockstu
    @sherlockstu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video thank you! I learnt more in 30 minutes than I have in 2 years 👌👍

  • @GardenerGray
    @GardenerGray ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best gardening video I've watched in ages. I grow melons every year, some years good, some not so. But I have learnt so much from this. I'll defo be trying the up the nylon string tip and the Minnesota midget. Thank you 😊

  • @elizabethbooth5446
    @elizabethbooth5446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, never planned melon before, will try it.

  • @chepkiruilangat9725
    @chepkiruilangat9725 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I embrace you as a good farmer

  • @stacybamon6073
    @stacybamon6073 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I sadly missed this video 3 months ago when I was planting my melons and water melon seedlings. You have given me plenty to think about and useful advise for next year. I was also wondering when mine will be ripe, so you have helped me so much in that respect. I am growing on the ground, outdoors, the southern Spanish climate helps, temperatures hitting 40ºC some afternoons. I have five great looking large watermelons but only two sweet melons. Many thanks Charles, you have given me so much useful advice the last year or so, even though our climates differ so much.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice to hear Stacy and your climate sounds good for melons!

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, my goodness Charles! I love melons! My mouth is watering 😊🤗🤗

  • @FruitandSup
    @FruitandSup ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed watching you taste test at the end of the video here immensely!!!! So inspired. Love all the beautiful varietals. Bravo!

  • @wildchook745
    @wildchook745 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Charles. I love growing watermelons and melons. I would like to grow more of the different melons in the future.

  • @jerrywiget307
    @jerrywiget307 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge of the wonderful gardening 🙂 aloha from Hawaii

  • @nathanguest9723
    @nathanguest9723 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a wealth of knowledge you are Mr Dowding.
    your videos have kept me in great success for the last 5 years, i applaud you good sir

  • @lcbrittain
    @lcbrittain ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a sheer delight to watch. Thank you. I live in Northern Cyprus and what I thought was a cucumber seeded itself in my garden (dropped by a bird, I suppose, as I had never grown any squash but courgettes before). It flowered and flowered, but didn’t fruit, but it was so green and vigorous, I didn’t have the heart to pull it out. Then we had a big downpour, and there was a huge surge in growth and today, I discovered a melon on it, the size and shape of a tennis ball! And there’s another, the size of a golf ball, and three other tiny hairy babies! I think they are ogen. What a bonus!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, and that is amazing, hope they ripen and are tasty 😀

  • @hotelroomsinsider
    @hotelroomsinsider ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is amazing partially because of the past footage leading all the way along!!! You're actually seeing in 'real time' the journey and advice. Must've been difficult to edit - well done! 😀 Thank you!

  • @billytingen3567
    @billytingen3567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo! Charles, you are so inspiring and your passion is Larger than Life. I am ready to put seeds into the ground. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!

  • @dizzyk4208
    @dizzyk4208 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have any Canadians had success growing melons? I’m in zone 3A I believe.. I have a greenhouse but haven’t tried growing any in there yet… maybe I should start my seeds indoors now and try it out!
    Love your videos Charles!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว

      Try Farthest North variety

    • @paulmaxwell8851
      @paulmaxwell8851 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We're in central British Columbia, zone 3a. We grow Minnesota Midget and Sara's Choice, both small varieties that do well in our greenhouse. We trellis them vertically to save space. We've never tried growing them outside because I don't think we have a long enough growing season. Good luck to you!

  • @Liacgi
    @Liacgi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a lot of useful information. I'm planning to try growing melon and watermelons again this year. Last year i failed a little so hopefully this year will go better. 🙂

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck, and hope for a warm summer!

    • @Liacgi
      @Liacgi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesDowding1nodig Thank you. Hopefully it will be warm summer. It still is winter here with lots of snow finally. ☃️

  • @judithtinai448
    @judithtinai448 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching from PNG. I am in a tropical climate. I love water melons very much. Thanks for your videos. Very helpful and am passionate about it.

  • @whatisgoingonineedtoknow.
    @whatisgoingonineedtoknow. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Melons was very good last year.

  • @AJsGreenThumbLLC
    @AJsGreenThumbLLC ปีที่แล้ว

    I've completely enjoyed watching this video Mr. Charles.I've learned so much and it was absolutely entertaining. Beautiful fruit!

  • @dawgsden5477
    @dawgsden5477 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your video popped up on my recommendations today and when I heard you say Minnesota midget, I perked up and grinned widely. I live in Minnesota and I actually bought those seeds to try this year. Can't wait❤

  • @Pixieworksstudio
    @Pixieworksstudio ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Charles, all the different pointers are so useful to me as I have no sense of smell. Fabulous video!

  • @minikumar2469
    @minikumar2469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why are you looking like you are not well? You are Awesome gardener. Absolutely beautiful videos.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am fine thanks, sorry to be looking poor, I did have Covid during the July sequence

    • @minikumar2469
      @minikumar2469 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesDowding1nodig Wishing you good health and looking forward to many more such videos. They are quite an inspiration.

  • @Rachelmariaaa
    @Rachelmariaaa ปีที่แล้ว

    You are doing such a great job and are incredibly likeable, dear Charles!

  • @Wave-tq3mw
    @Wave-tq3mw ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Charles, Last year I tried for the first time to grow Malaga f1 in my NEW tunnel. WOW!!! TEN beautiful melons. There is trick I learnt though. When you start you don;t know how to guess the ripeness. So if you take it into the house for say 4 days and then cut a thin slice to tast and it is not quite there yet, put the slice back into the fruit and leave it a few more days testing as you go. Bingo evrey one a winner. Well done Loved your video. Thank you. Keith PS . I am not gardener YET !