Ancient Watermelon - Page 2

Worth1 · March 31, 2018

CamuMahubah · March 31, 2018

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Originally Posted by saltmarsh

I am surprized Rare Seeds failed to mention the Crook Neck Watermelon's excellent resistance to Jackalopes. Worth growing for that feature alone!

https://jackalope.com/the-legend-of-jackalope/

I know a guy who knew a guy who knew where the cave is where the seeds were found.

Too bad he was bitten by a Chupa Sea Cobra coming back from Atlantis.

Nan_PA_6b · April 1, 2018

When I look at that tiny bottle, I'm not sure you could fit 200 watermelon seeds inside, as the story says.

Nan

imp · April 1, 2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamuMahubah

I know a guy who knew a guy who knew where the cave is where the seeds were found.

Too bad he was bitten by a Chupa Sea Cobra coming back from Atlantis.

Gee, don't you just hate that?!! Now he'll be a zombie who steals tomatoes.

Nan_PA_6b · April 1, 2018

Tomato-stealing zombies? Will an 8' deer fence keep 'em out, or do I need to buy a tub of Zombie-Off® ?

Nan

Worth1 · April 1, 2018

Zomb-X.
Get yours today and get one free.
Plus free carry holster if you call before midnight.

Nan_PA_6b · April 1, 2018

As Fry said in Futurama, "Shut up and take my money!"

imp · April 1, 2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nan_PA_6b

Tomato-stealing zombies? Will an 8' deer fence keep 'em out, or do I need to buy a tub of Zombie-Off® ?

Nan

Best to get at least 2 cans, supplies may run out!!

KCinNC · April 5, 2018

It has to be true! I read it on the internet.

Worth1 · April 5, 2018

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Originally Posted by KCinNC

It has to be true! I read it on the internet.

Or Facebook or YouTube.

upcountrygirl · April 15, 2018

I have a question concerning this variety. I have grown it for several years now trying to get the handle shaped watermelons as a unique novelty for my family. No luck. Should I buy some more seed? Do y'all think the handle has been bred out of my seed stock?

Nan_PA_6b · April 15, 2018

Sounds like it. The info on this one was so fishy I don't think you can believe much of anything they say.

Nan

kevinrs · April 20, 2018

When I read about this one, my thinking was, if someone thinks this is possibly authentic, they should send some of the seed to someone who can do some genetic research on it. If someone at a university or similar can compare it to modern watermelons the issue of their origin would be solved pretty quickly.
Whatever the origin, from the story, the issue trying to get the bottle shape is probably that selection was done to eliminate that shape for many years.

Worth1 · April 20, 2018

It's the Piltdown melon.

March 31, 2018	#16
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539

April 1, 2018	#18
Nan_PA_6b Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,194	When I look at that tiny bottle, I'm not sure you could fit 200 watermelon seeds inside, as the story says. Nan

April 5, 2018	#24
KCinNC Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Western NC Posts: 20	It has to be true! I read it on the internet.

April 15, 2018	#26
upcountrygirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: south carolina Posts: 562	I have a question concerning this variety. I have grown it for several years now trying to get the handle shaped watermelons as a unique novelty for my family. No luck. Should I buy some more seed? Do y'all think the handle has been bred out of my seed stock?

April 20, 2018	#28
kevinrs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Littlerock, CA Posts: 218	When I read about this one, my thinking was, if someone thinks this is possibly authentic, they should send some of the seed to someone who can do some genetic research on it. If someone at a university or similar can compare it to modern watermelons the issue of their origin would be solved pretty quickly. Whatever the origin, from the story, the issue trying to get the bottle shape is probably that selection was done to eliminate that shape for many years.