Watermelons And Muskmelons In South Dakota...
Journal: Open PRAIRIE (South Dakota State University)
Year: 2012

In the northern part of this State the need of early varieties of melons, especially watermelons, is generally felt. In especially favorable soils and locations little difficulty is experienced, but on dry upland with ordinary field cultivation, the season of maturity of watermelons is too near the time of killing frosts. Watermelons are more appreciated during hot weather than when cool weather sets in. Can an extra early variety of watermelon be bred to meet this want? This question was brough