Kiwano(horned melon)

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  1. hyperion21

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    Hi.I have a problem with kiwano seedlings.Leaves are turning brown.I have other species of melons, I have no problem with them.What can be a problem here?tnx
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Difficult to say, could be water droplets on the leaves casing scorch or it could be cold conditions.
    I've grown this a couple of times and it needs warmth until we actually get some decent weather.
     
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    Today I transplated them outside in the ground so its not a problem in cold weather or water scorch
     
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    My first thought was scorch.

    You've transplanted them outside? Are they not tender?
     
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      yes.I am not sure what you mean "Are they not tender" did you mean that they are sensitive to cold weather?
       
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      Hi.

      I'm pretty sure they are tender, and will not like low temperatures. Since we can still have a frost, there is the real chance of losses. I'd say that they shouldn't be planted out until early June.
       
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      I am from Croatia.currently we have temperature up 27 degrees,min temp 12 degrees.
       
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      Ahhhh, should be ok then:)

      Nice country, Croatia. I was there for a couple of days last year:)
       

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