You can't help scratching your head....

[David from Dothan]

Yep, there are bush types although I can't say bush is the correct term. Last year I grew Jubilee Bush watermelon and the "bush" is a small compact vine with a diameter of about 4 feet which is a lot smaller than the Crimson Sweet I also grew. My Jubilees got to be about 15-18 lbs.

Jus ordered from Sustainable Seed Company........."Bush variety Jubilee watermelon, vines spread 3-5 ft. Produces watermelons that are about 10-13 lbs, extremely sweet.".....THANKS Chuck.......gonna plant watermelons this spring.

 

[David from Dothan]

Thinking that it has GOT to be a turnip.....

 

[Tjohn]

It is probably Mustard. They are also Brassicas and could very well get mixed in with Brussels Sprouts.

 

[zigs]

Turnip or rape

 

[David from Dothan]

STILL........not a clue......but a LOT of growth.....

 

[Chuck]

And no blooms yet? Have you tasted the leaves?

 

[David from Dothan]

And no blooms yet? Have you tasted the leaves?

Not even a hint of a bloom. Have not tasted a leaf but have crushed one to try and get a "scent"......but, pretty much, scentless.....At the dirt's surface, there does not appear to be the forming of a root, like a turnip or rutabaga......

 

[DirtMechanic]

Its not trying to bloom in winter. Wont be long now.

 

[DirtMechanic]

lemon balm?
-or-
white horehound?

 

[David from Dothan]

lemon balm?
-or-
white horehound?

The leaves DO favor a mint herb of SOME kind, BUT.......there is ABSOLUTELY no herb smell when the leaves are crushed between the fingers........

 

[Silentrunning]

David, are the stalks developing prickers on them as they grow?

 

[David from Dothan]

No prickers........but the "hairs" are STILL prevalent all over the plant

 

[Silentrunning]

Ok. In that case I am going to guess that it is some form of Nettle or from that family of plants.

 

[David from Dothan]

Ok. In that case I am going to guess that it is some form of Nettle or from that family of plants.

The leaves DO favor the stinging nettle leaves.......with the exception that the edge of the leaves have "hairs", also.......which, in the pictures on the www.......the stinging nettle leaves do not.

 

[treeguy]

By now you should be able to report to us... Brusselsmellon?