My first melon pit

blevinandwomba

Inspired by David the Good, I dug my first melon pit yesterday. He suggest digging three feet down; I wimped out at 22 inches- pretty tough clay after the first foot. I dropped in the bones from a boiled chicken, some dried plant stalks, and some half-rotted compost. I stirred some lime into the soil that I added back.

I'll be planting winter squash there in a week or so- I will report back on its progress.

Megan Venturella

I’m looking forward to hearing how that goes!

blevinandwomba

Thanks! I planted my tonda padana seedling(started in peat pots) yesterday. https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/108957/

I will try to remember to take pictures.

marion.lemari

David the Good's melon pit is just the most fascinating thing ever! I tried it a few years ago when I was short on money and fertile soil, and it actually worked. I would love to hear about your experience as well.