Slings for Melons

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DrDoolotz Oxford, NS(Zone 5b) Jul 06, 2005

I'm growing 3 types of melon this year for the first time - Ambrosia cantaloupe, Charentais, and Noir des Carmes.

I am growing them on a vertical system which we made for the raised bed in which they're growing and they are doing well on it. I have about 4 baby ambrosias that are about the size of small to medium potatoes. I would like to construct "slings" for these melons so that as they grow, they will be supported on the trellis (which has cross bars). I don't want them to get too heavy and snap the stems they are hanging on.

So, does anyone have suggestions about what to use for the sling fabric? I was thinking about using old nylons.

Thanks!

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Tanarae Granbury, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 07, 2005

The nylons would have been my best guess as well. I think they would work great! A box of cheapoo knee highs or even footie types might work without alot of effort too.

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