Watermelon & Cantaloupe Care Tips - Hand Pollinating,Trellising & Pruning

Join me for watermelon and cantaloupe care tips including hand pollination for more fruit, trellising & pruning disease and pest damage.

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DON’T MISS THESE RELATED VIDEOS:
How to Grow Watermelon Vertically in Garden Beds and Containers: https://bit.ly/CaliKimGrowWatermleonVerticallyGardenBedsContainers

WHERE TO FIND ME:
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email: calikim@calikimgardenandhome.com