Is it too late to sow Melons?

[maverick451]

Just found out ive got half use of a poly tunnel at my allotment

Id like to grow a melon, is it too late to sow seeds?

If not what varieties do people recommend?

[sparrow100]

I hope not, I haven't sown mine yet!

[Jungle Jane]

I don't know what varieties are best but I've just sowed a couple more Malaga melon seeds today,both emir & malaga say sow Feb-May. I might sow a few more to maximise my chances of growing one melon

[lottie dolly]

Not to late about on time,they will soon catch up,i had a nice emire the other year,

[happyhumph]

I'm trying minnesota midget - meant to be early, not tried before.

[maverick451]

Thanks guys

Ive just ordered Minnesota Midget and blacktail mountain watermelon

Not expected much from the later but we can only try!

[mic]

I got sugar melon thingys about an inch tall and have planted a few more seeds, should be ok

[Vince G]

Emir is a great melon for UK growing. Mine are going in the poly next weekend after the forecast cold snap this week, but they can tolerate a bit of cold anyway.

[Muddy_Boots]

You should be ok, my melons have just appeared. I had 11 seeds in the packet so planted them all just to be on the safe side and...... you've guessed it ALL 11 have germinated.

People at work with allotmants will have to have one so they don't go to waste.

Now the child in me is taking over as I think about ask them later how big are yer melons now <snigger>

[maverick451]

How long do melons usually take to germinate?

Id sowed mine about a week ago but nothing so far

[Guest]

^^^heated prop. - days. GH or windowsill week/s

[maverick451]

Its in an unheated propagator which is placed under the grow lights so should be warm in there.

[Issy]

Melons

All mine are showing 4 leaves - in their own pots - please will someone tell me when I can plant them in the tunnel - thinking of giving my friend a few as all the seeds came up - what's the best number to keep - have never grown them before - please help!!