2011 - July 4th
Registrations open.
2011 - September 25th
Registrations close 5pm (EST).
2011 - October
Seeds posted out early this month.
2012 - February 24th
Final measurements must be logged into the
secure zone of the website.
2012 - February and March
Finalists will be verified by a Landcare
or Yates representative.
2012 - March 5th
Winners will be announced.
Can you grow Australia's heaviest watermelon?
Junior Masterchef winner, Isabella Bliss, and her twin sister, Sofia, a top four finalist, are
encouraging children across the country to get into the garden and harness their inner greenie
by attempting to grow Australia’s heaviest watermelon!
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Individual/Family Prize
Nintendo Wii Mario bundle
+ Yates garden pack + Junior Landcare goodie bag -
School/Group Prize
Sony Camcorder with built in projector + Yates garden pack + Junior Landcare goodie bag -
Creative Photo Competition Prize
DMAG 1-year subscription
+ Yates garden pack + Junior Landcare goodie bag
Step 1
Registrations are now closed. If you have registered to participate in this challenge continue to step 2. If you haven't registered for this challenge, sign up for our monthly Junior Landcare e-newsletter and look out for our next challenge to participate in. Click here to sign up for our e-newsletter.
Step 2
Download your electronic project kit!
Project Kit - click here to download your low res electronic project kit (1200 KB)
Project Kit - click here to download your hi res electronic project kit (3811 KB)
Step 3
Receive your watermelon seeds in the mail and start growing the biggest, juiciest watermelon you can by following the instructions in your project kit! Click here for some handy growing tips to help you on your way.
Step 4
Take care of your watermelon and monitor its progress! Why not log onto the website and let us know how your watermelon is coming along by uploading your best watermelon photo? You could also be in with a chance of winning the creative photo category!
Step 5
Once your watermelon is fully grown, log in at the upload zone and upload your watermelon’s weight and circumference*. Be sure to enter your final measurements before the challenge closes at 5pm (EST) on Friday 24th February 2012, to go into the running to win one of the awesome prizes! (click here to go to the upload zone)
(*When measuring the circumference of your watermelon, follow the instructions - Click here)
Step 6
Get creative with some of the fantastic recipes on the website and make the most of your delicious, juicy watermelon! Mmmmmm.... yumm