Hmmm?? Black Diamond watermelon are grown just
about all over the US,
including here in Texas. Can be big and super sweet.? I love the
seeds for
seed spitting contests, too.
73, Joe, K8JP/K5
On 8/12/2020 8:35 AM, Mike Olbrisch
wrote:
Only problem I see is the possibility of
importing a non-indigenous species that has unintended
consequences.? And perhaps a serious discussion with the customs
and agriculture folks.? Checking beforehand might save a lot of
trouble.? Kinda like the Salt Cedar tree?
Before the band police jump on this, let’s tie it to the
FT-817.? If you drop a 20-pound melon on your 817, ?it will
probably dent it badly.? Something that started with Sir Isaac
Newton and an apple, but it applies to melons too.
?
Mike – KD5KC -- El Paso -- Texas.
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