Growing Watermelons Successfully in “SEMAP Territory”
June 8th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

People ask about growing watermelons in New England. They often start the conversation by saying it’s not possible because it’s too cold up here. NOT TRUE! I’ve grown tasty watermelons ever since I started farming, and I started in Vermont, just ask our customers. Come tour our unique farm and learn how I grow my watermelons and other melon varieties.  We will talk about the best varieties, when to start your seeds, field selection and prep, keeping the pests and critters away, when to put them out in the field, irrigation, and more. - MaryAnn Martinez

MaryAnn Martinez, Farm Manager at Colchester Neighborhood Farm, has been growing food since she was a little girl, and farming as a full time profession for the past 6 years. In addition MaryAnn has a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Food Systems. More about the farm: http://www.colchesterneighborhoodfarm.com/

Fees:
Beginning Farmers (10 years or less in industry) : $5.00
SEMAP Members: $15.00
Non-SEMAP Members: $20.00

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