JO> Many watermelons from supermarkets here taste either too much like
 JO> rind or are mushy inside.  I prefer the ones my parents grow
 JO> hydroponically.  My father places in molding forms so they'll turn
 JO> out square (They fits better in the refrigerator and are less prone
 JO> to roll off the counter).
Wow--where did your father get the molding forms, or did he improvise them?
I've found forms for cucumbers that will make them grow in a heart-shaped 
form, or a diamond-shaped form, and also forms for small veggies that make 
them look like a person's face!
HH> Maybe my grandmother told different stories than yours! (g)
 JO>  
 JO> Mine's often involve her bribing someone during WW II.  :-)
Sounds like you've got a very interesting family history.
Happy Holidays,
Cheryl
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