Advice for big melons... any melons?

[Baldy]

I've had a go at melons quite a few times now. I can't say that I've always had success.
In the greenhouse it seems that, whilst its often nice and hot, the melons don't like to romp-away under my guidance.
I like to give them as much support as I can - keep it quite moist (at least when I'm not working away - quite what happens when Mrs Balders is left in charge I wouldn't like to say).
I've got 3 good sized melon plants at the moment - they're constrained in 5 inch pots at the moment - 4 or 5 leaves on them and about 7 or 8 inches high.
What is the key to get big melons / any melons. How much attention do they need?

[Bal]

I've tried melons again this year. I will probably put them in the cold frame and see how I do by shutting the lid at night and propping half open during the day. Last year I did get a few melons but I was a bit lax with watering them so it all came to nothing in the end. Will try harder this year. Love to hear the answers to your questions too.

[SaraJH]

Dear Baldy, all melons need a lot of attention.

Can you share with us a picture of your problematic melons, we could perhaps suggest a routine that would 'bring them to life'

[SaraJH]

Baldy, what you should have asked was.....

Advice please on getting my melons to swell

Okay, I'm outta here now lol

[SaraJH]

I'm guessing that we may get the pointy stick and may get told off for being more than a little childish!

[Bal]

[QUOTE=SaraJH;1454064]Baldy, what you should have asked was.....

Advice please on getting my melons to swell

Good job I didn't ask that

[wild]

Lol!

[Baldy]

I'll see if I can persuade Mrs Balders to 'put her wellies on' and take a 'polaroid' of my melons for your delectation. I'm not sure I quite understand the direction this thread is taking....

[SaraJH]

I'll see if I can persuade Mrs Balders to 'put her wellies on' and take a 'polaroid' of my melons for your delectation. I'm not sure I quite understand the direction this thread is taking....

Okay, seriously if you have a problem with swelling melons then I'm sure that you will get support for your melons

In the meantime I am giggling ferociously and am Not behaving like I should be, sorry lol

[1Bee]

Can't. .. breathe. ...

[SaraJH]

For goodness sake, I'm nearly 50 years old, I really shouldn't be behaving like a child!

[Baldy]

Can't. .. breathe. ...

Asthmatic ?

[1Bee]

Allergic to melons.

[SaraJH]

Sliced melon, the cure for uncontrollable laughter!

[Baldy]

OK - first thing tomorrow I'll get some pictures.
No doubt it will be a disappointment to you...