I began growing pumpkins and watermelons in my garden for the first time this year, but have reached a bit of a problem. I didn't realize just *how* aggressive the vines are(:shock:), and now they are completely tangled and mixed with each other. (:oops:) I have just recently began to see some fruit growing, but I can't tell if it's a pumpkin or a watermelon. Can anyone give some advice on how to tell when it's in its early stages, or should I just wait a few weeks and see what happens?
~Deci
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Watermelon leaves usually have deep clefts and rounded lobes making them look like hands with fingers, whereas pumpkin leaves tend to be more like oh I guess pointy maple leaves. I think watermelon fruits tend to be smooth and dark green while pumpkins tend to have ridges and are lighter in color and speckled.
