Growing melons

[poozie]

On our plot we have decided to make an old shed frame-work into a greenhouse using polytunnel sheeting. Its a good size 8'x6. I would like to try to grow melons this year but have never attempted growing them before and would like any advice offered on methods and good varieties to try.

[SimonCole]

My favourite is Ogen at the moment.
I would recommend heating the greenhouse.

It might be worth having a look over this thread: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ead.php?t=4965

[poozie]

growing melons

Thanks, I'll have a think about heating the greenhouse.

[NEWTO THE PLOT]

we have grown melons without heating in the greenhouse but did raise the seedlings in house first with potting on until early may when transfered to greenhouse

[poozie]

we have grown melons without heating in the greenhouse but did raise the seedlings in house first with potting on until early may when transfered to greenhouse

Oh ok. I can easily start things off on my windowledge. Would I treat them as I would squashes?

[smallblueplanet]

yeah poozie - also if you have a search of the Vine there should be pictures of melons being grown by us all last year.

[borage]

Has anyone been sucessful growing them in a cold frame, we don't have a greenhouse but OH would love to have a go at growing melons

[smallblueplanet]

Are you going to use the cold frame as like a giant cloche? It'd be worth a try.

[*Feather*]

I'm trying Sweetheart this year, as it's supposed to be good for growing outside - I haven't got a greenhouse (yet!).
Someone in my allotment site grew melons successfully last year outside, but I don't know what variety they were.

[borage]

Will get some sweetheart seeds and give it a go

[poozie]

I've bought some sweetheart too. Now i'm off to sow some cut 'n come again salad for my dog who loves lettuce. Freaky dog!