Watermelon ?

 

How does one know that watermelons are ripe on the vine, other than
the morning after coyotes ruin the whole patch?  Since animal
repellant washes away with rain/watering, I'd like to start applying
it a couple of weeks before harvesting but I can't tell when that time
is until it's too late.  Or does animal repellant even work with wiley
coyotes?

Red

 

wrote:


It may not be a viable option for you, but we haven't had any problems
with coyotes or deer since we got a dog.  Unfortunately, the slugs
aren't afraid of her  ; )

Newb

 

On Jul 21, 11:55 am, nob...@nowhere.org wrote:

Must be a big dog.  Coyotes will kill a small one.  And no, a dog is
not an option for me.

 

wrote:


Yes, we've always had large breed dogs.


Coyotes are a pain, what do your neighbors do?  If they trap or shoot
them, perhaps you could trade a nice fat watermelon for expanding to
your garden ; )

It may be worth it to try this:
http://www.freewebs.com/walnut_creek_enterprises/   I have no
experience with that product and that web site seems to be under
construction.  If you get one, please let us know if it works.

Newb