Support Your Melons on A Trellis! Here’s a Quick & Simple Way

[@valeriehowden471]

I re-use the mesh bags produce comes in. Just cut one end to get at the produce and keep the bag intact. Then use s-hooks to link the mesh bag to the trellis. No tying involved and keeps the mesh bags out of the landfill.

[@WildAcreWood]

Great idea!! I save those bags. Now I have another use for them!

[@douglaslinemanful]

I use those mesh bags too only I’ve been using zip ties, I like your s hook idea better 👍

[@missmix48]

Me too

[@nygrlinnv]

Good tip. I'm going to try that. Thanks.

[@rg-mi5hh]

Another good idea.

[@tabp8448]

I've never commented on this channel before but I feel the need to do so now. I've been listening to you all summer (usually while gardening) and I've learned many, many things from you, your expertise, and your simple explanations.i live in Ohio, so your growing conditions are very similar to mine. Just wanted to say thank you MIGardener! 💜🙏🏼

[@Maxaldojo]

O-H!

[@TheNickels86]

@@Maxaldojo I-O!

[@ForgingFreedomTV]

You’re my favorite gardening geek. And I mean that with all the love in my heart

[@MsBaruschka]

"You are beautiful melon and I believe in you..." I whisper to my cantaloupe in a bra for extra support. 😁

[@dianetucker2711]

Barb Jacobs LOL!!! You can never have too much support ❣️

[@MsBaruschka]

@@dianetucker2711 they will be extra sweet if you are sweet to them haha

[@GrowingGoodHair]

🤣

[@bettymckinnon8863]

So happy you’re finally having success with your melons 🍈😆

[@myconfusedmerriment]

I'm growing cantaloupe for the first time as well! And I've been using nylons in the same exact way. We just harvested one today and I can't wait to dig into it.

[@MikeGreenOutdoors]

Gardening erotica... Luke is always innovating new methods. Well done!

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

lol

[@mastiffpeople4868]

NEW MI GARDENER T SHIRT LOGO: SUPPORT YOUR MELONS

[@ginninadances]

I will pay money for that!

[@dianetucker2711]

Very happy your melons are doing so well for you this summer. Quite surprised you got through this video with as little laughter as you did❣️As always, great video, thanks 🥰

[@bettermetalsnake95]

I used a bit of landscape fabric to make hammocks for my cantaloupes, not as stretchy as pantyhose but that's working out well too.

[@candyackley1255]

I love your humor! I have heard of this but it was very helpful to see it done! Thanks for sharing all your tips! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Maxaldojo]

Luke, I was just looking at 3 nice cantaloupes on trellises and was wondering if and how I should support them! And, here you are with a video... Thank you, very much.

[@elig1703]

Okay, I've definitely always saved my old nylons to use in the garden, but I never thought of using my worn out bras! Maybe I'll give that a try, too :)

[@TillmanHouse62]

Thank you for this. This year is my first time growing melons on a trellis. I hadn't even thought about supporting them until I saw the first good sized one on the vine.

[@djdebusk08]

We had our first cantaloupe this week in northen Indiana weighed in at 10lbs 2ounces. Thanks for all the great tips all the time we did ours on a traditional large mound style.

[@djdebusk08]

Add to this we've had 3 more molons at 10lbs one was just over 11lbs so fun!

[@anthonyskinner3338]

Wow. 10 lbs. Impressive. I had a 20 lb Zucchini last year that was 2 ft long and hardly had any seeds which surprised me. It was hidden and almost scared me when I found it. Lol. Made like 10 loaves of bread from it. Good stuff.

[@djdebusk08]

@@anthonyskinner3338 It was so big it almost maxed out my 11 pound kitchen scale

[@tammibolender3785]

I showed my husband the title, we both giggled.

[@mariahvolz8535]

😂

[@reneemellace7409]

🤣

[@L.MicheleB]

Ur funny😜

[@pebbles280]

Toccata can. Fvctcsf

[@blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337]

I"m glad someone is getting melons and in Michigan no doubt. Good job sir!

[@sanctifiedbytruth6048]

I can’t wait to try this trellis cantaloupe trick next year! This year we planted right in the garden. We have 7-8 from one $1 plant. They’re spreading out everywhere and we have an electric fence around the garden so hopefully we’ll have a few good cantaloupe success. But next year I’ll need to support my melons 😋

[@billbutler2452]

I started a backyard garden back in 1978, Sacramento, college student years. Smallish land area, had planted the cantaloupe (fortunately) by the rear fence. I used my daughter's diapers to tack the cantaloupe hangers to the fence - worked great! Had no idea what to do, but logic and luck prevailed. Today, 2021, I'm planting in a 5' x 3' raised bed in rural Tulare Co. (now living in the orange & olive groves east of Lindsay, CA) and will make a trellis of 2 x 4 frame w/ furring strip cross bars. Haven't grown cantaloupe since '78, ought to still do fine. Very nice video, and thrift stores for cheap materials is a great idea.

[@BlueberryGirl723]

You may consider using the netting part of bags for produce purchased at the store, such as potatoes, oranges, grapes rather than buy nylons. Ask friends and relatives to save them. Water still drains out, and air circulates. Easy to tie to the trellis as well. Just another idea. New to your channel, and I really like it. Thanks!

[@flash001USA]

I will be trying this method with my garden this year. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@desertflower9557]

I am really thankful that you took the time to show us. So often I hear that it can be done but , I couldn't picture how.

[@ellensm60]

Thanks, great idea. This will be my 1st year growing Cantaloupe. This will work for Acorn Squash too.

[@waltk420]

I make little hammocks out of old tee shirts for my cantaloupe ✌

[@ginnysummers7018]

Oh, Luke, you're so silly! Loved it! As usual, very informative.

[@karenkoerner6015]

Great tips. I have cantaloupe volunteers flowering now that grew from the compost column in my keyhole garden. I'll use a sling for sure.

[@DIYProjectsByDave]

Growing cantaloupe and hope I will be using this trick in a couple of months! Than kyou!

[@donnaleiker8841]

I had great cantaloupes that crawled up my chain link fence. They were volunteers and the best with abundance crop. I used old lace netting and that worked great. And that was Midwest Kansas.

[@sharonousmankobo3602]

Thank you so much! I needed this. I will definitely get some dollar store pantyhose and stockings for my sugar baby watermelon and cantaloupe. Great idea!!

[@DogBeast221]

As an old guy, I no longer concern myself with that. “Swing low,...”

[@aloras405]

I used mesh fabric and zip ties. It works very well for me. I just got my first 2 kajari melons today and they smell amazing. I’m saving them for dessert tonight.

[@aloras405]

I like the mesh because it is reusable as well. I will probably make full hammocks out of it.

[@maggieshreve8107]

Comic relief 😃 Great idea. I've got my first successful melons too. Can't wait. Thanks, Luke 😊

[@WildAcreWood]

I crocheted some mesh hammocks but haven’t had do use them yet.

[@Estertje93]

Thanks for the epic idea! I got tons of yarn left over from different projects that I could use!

[@WildAcreWood]

Ester Loeve welcome!! There’s also some really cool crochet ideas here on KZbin for indoor hanging plant hangers!😊🌱🌼

[@SkiesOfBlue4MeAndYou]

cute!

[@gardencookeat22]

I made some macrame hammocks. Haven had to use it. The highest ones are about a foot teeterring above a bed of straw.

[@smoothiegreenburg6065]

i bet they will be so cute like the melons have a blanket or a sweater !

[@lindaclayton8701]

I have my first two cantaloupes and I also have one melon on the vine watermelon. 🤗

[@casimergorkiewicz8355]

Found a melon growing among the cucumber vines because I had put home made compost in the garden. Just in time for the nylon hammock supporter you suggested!

[@eric4946]

I’m going to play around with netting vs cattle panel/trellis. Think the ability to hang and have it flow is going to offer up some cool possibilities

[@jackiehorsley9263]

great Idea Luke I am growing honey dew myself I well definitely use that tip

[@anyrahamat]

Whoa, your melons are doing amazing! So happy for you!

[@jmad318]

I built a trellis using wood to make a frame similar to a folding room divider, and put plastic netting on it. I made hammocks out of the same netting material and it is very strong and allows a lot of air flow.

[@toneyjohnson8910]

That's a great idea I am growing my small Water melons on the same type trellis.

[@pamkaufman3662]

I just did this with one if my acorn squash plants and need to do it with another still. I grew them upwards to try and keep them out of my way but the squash this year are huge! Hopefully I can get them to maturity this way!

[@aubreystalcup5452]

I'm doing this next year. First gardener here, and my one watermelon plant has literally taken over the entire back yard.

[@ewithnall]

I feel your pain. First time gardener here and I thought I needed a watermelon and 4 cantaloupes lol. Need a machete to get in there.

[@mikebarth525]

Starting cantaloupe for the first time next season, thanks for the info. Can't wait to support my monster melons 😋

[@dirtcheapgarden22]

Are you spying on me? I just finished putting up melon hammocks on our cantaloupe fence this morning. Great video, thanks Luke.

[@kele1264]

Wow, those melons and the plants look so healthy. You did a great job growing them. I've never grown melons before, maybe in a not-to-distant future garden. Love the cattle panels as trellises. You know, I was looking for seeds on your site. As with other seed sellers, a lot are out of stock. I hope they'll be coming back into stock soon. See you next video!

[@cindyglass5827]

Wow - Congrats on growing these ! Happy for you : ) Also, what a Great TIP (using nylons) - Thank-you !!

[@deshaunelockett9479]

This made alot of since compared to what I've seen on other channels. Thanks 😁

[@ameliatribeofissachar7311]

This is a great idea. Mine arent ready yet but I cant wait to try this. Thank you so much. Blessings

[@LionessKeya9]

Shalom sis he is so informative, I've learned so much about planting from him.

[@lisadawidziak4104]

So funny...i just got the nylons out this morning to prep them for the watermelons 🍉

[@prbystacywallen8754]

I love the care you gave the melons 😄 seriously though, thanks for the info

[@anthonyskinner3338]

This is my second try this year with Cantaloupe. Last time was not very good. Looking better this year.

[@DebbieBlanke]

Beautiful sunflowers in the background!

[@michj7185]

Doing this with my winter squash! I saved a bunch of mesh onion bags but don't remember where I put them lol!

[@dillydilly7693]

Lol🤣😂🤣 I'm growing cantaloupe, water melons, and various squash on our trellis and I put mine in a plus size nylon and tie it to the trellis. Your method maybe easier though. Love your channel!

[@suzannap3531]

The irony of a man telling me to support my melons. 😅

[@emilyjeanine1159]

Suzanna Poplawski the man just cares about our melon health. 😅😂

[@SpoonieSensei]

i have done this for ages with melons. i just wish i could use the same support technique for my melons...!

[@mollycatcolorado9252]

LOL!

[@curveappeal8180]

Middle school humor 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m so glad I decided to buy some cantaloupe seeds and thus found your video!

[@vivianyerton7937]

I have a few cantaloupe on my cage about 4lb still hanging on. My Experiment is to see if they will free hang till ripe. So far so good. They have a lot of leaves vines that appears to be holding them up.

[@alph8654]

I grew 2-6 pound butternut squash last year on trellis's and never lost any. This year i am growing a long neck squash that will get much larger and need to support them. I have already lost one.

[@kathypaaaina3953]

Aloha so really funny Bless your heart and family 🌺🤗🏖🦎

[@russvtguy]

Very good , I am impressed and will give this a try. Thanks

[@missmix48]

I save and use the bags I buy my Onions in and use those with S hooks

[@teem9010]

thats a good tip! thanks!

[@omahanb1]

I put a bucket of water under a couple cantaloupe last year. I have watermelon this year so I got some mesh hangers from Amazon .

[@njimbuacolette2896]

Thanks, this is absolutely great an idea! The giggling continues 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JamesSmith-pt8dy]

Hey .. everyone Moniee-Mon, is listening thanks for the info vedios keep doing what'cha do best God bless ya!.

[@rebeccasmith953]

I have a question. Can you clip the leaves to show the flowers for pollination and what is a good way to guid the plant up the trellis. Thank you

[@lawrencebeeles6338]

Cut nylons 8 in knot end slide over melon use tomatoe clip to hold up works real well

[@edcollier2526]

Nice video. Thanks for the info. Few questions: What length of cattle panel are you using? How did you secure it to the ground on each end? Thanks!

[@detroitergirl5842]

It looks like your backyard has no flies, how did you get rid of flies as I have blackberries and I really suffering from flies. Thank you for this great video.

[@VaultDwellerGal]

😂🤣 Hilarious and informative! I love it!

[@slowpoke4557]

I'm planning on making a cantaloupe trellis next year (possibly in front yard) . I'm planning on hitting up thrift stores or good will to find d cup or bigger bras to do this 😊

[@smoothiegreenburg6065]

pro tip buy MICRONET pantyhose ! if you are not a woman who would have these on hand or a man buying them for just this purpose. they are like fishnet and regular hosiery in one fabric, much sturdier than just the kind in the plastic capsule

[@melissabattiato232]

Hi Luke! Have you ever tried growing artichoke?? I’d love to hear how you would do it. Thanks friend.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Tee double hee! I’ve been using middle school humor for over 50 years!

[@CJ-qj3pk]

I ripped up old t-shirts of my husband's. I can reuse again. I wash them when done for the season and good recycle. They hold up really well.

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

The garden club would be giggling over the use of bras for my melons....which I will do! thank you!

[@Aaron-mn8gw]

Can you do a video on how to treat downy mildew on cucumbers?

[@Liren1975]

"Support your melons" I love it. I'm 45 but let out an immature chuckle. But this is great, thank you for the information.

[@teaghanaltamore6134]

you have me dying from the beginning w middle school humor regarding melons...im 36 and still belong in middle school...#supportyourmelons

[@mromfggggggg]

Love this channel 👍

[@cinja7269]

Gonna probably need this information I'm going to attempt to grow cantaloupe too. 👍

[@jujube2407]

I use the "loofahs" from dollar tree... cut the rope in the middle and you get this amazing tube of tulle/mesh that is about 10 ft long... using it for my massive spaghetti squash...

[@manikamacmahon1549]

Thats a great idea, I think I may have some of those already! I am also growing spagetti squash vertically for the first time this year and was wondering if they need support too. The vines are very thick but the squash are becoming massive.

[@jujube2407]

@@manikamacmahon1549 my vines look super strong...but if they fell 5 ft i would be soooo sad... so i put them in the mesh and zip tied them to the pvc arches.

[@yvonnebellamy5454]

Thank you very much . I am growing melons. Very good

[@jackqulinbuchanan4seamingl397]

Thank you for this very helpful and informative video.

[@catnip1487]

I tried using a trellis, but it became really uncomfortable after a while 😅😅❤️😅😅 Love the gentle cupping @6:20

[@carmenmoyers8514]

Do you cut your cantelope and honeydew vines after the druit like you do for watermelons?

[@fatalbert1149]

Great idea I'm going to have to try that one thanks man

[@catiepower3550]

I do this with pumpkins. I grow mine on a trellis same as my watermelon.

[@happytreefriends1fan]

Luke, Bambi Thumper Alvin and the gang and the cast of a bugs life are driving me crazy in my rural location in the mountains of northeast TN. I'm going to see what you have done on the topic of pest control, but maybe touch on them again in a future video? thanks for all you do keep up the good work!

[@frankbarnwell____]

Wide cotton strips from t-shirts could do it and be sort of organic.

[@GingerRatsep]

I like the idea of the arch trellis. How many plants can I put one trellis and can I mix winter squash with a melon? I have very limited growing space and try to maximize what I have.

[@same1eka]

3:44 i had to stop the video so i could catch my breath. You funny

[@shananigans6154]

Thanks for the laugh and the great advice!

[@jeaninebrand]

Where did you get your large arch trellis that your melons are growing on?

[@partyof9418]

What spacing for cantaloupe and water melon when grown on a trellis do you use, square foot gardening says one plant for four squares, but I don’t know if that’s vertical growing or not, I thought maybe you can fit 2 in that area @migardner

[@anjelmorg]

Lmao! You're adorable. Thanks for the tips !

[@ronwheeler8590]

That is the craziest thing I have ever seen. Love it

[@submergedvisions3151]

Getting ready to plant cantaloupe seedlings on arbor in container (lots of creatures in my beachside 9b zone). Question plant inside the cattle panel tall arbor our outside or both? Thank you.

[@blackriflex39]

how many plants do you have per side? im trying to determine the proper amount of cantaloupe plants per 5 foot panel

[@gardeningwithjazzy]

Going to check the laundry wash bags and see how much stretch it has 👍🏾

[@LaLascrops]

Can I grow cantaloupe and honeydew in the same area? How many plants do you grow within that space?