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Melons
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OK so I sowed 4 melon seeds and they have germinated, what the hell do I do with them? do they have to be kept warm, do they just sit on the soil/compost and grow, I don't have a clue.
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https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-melons-from-seed/
https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/monty-dons-outdoor-melon-trial-part-one/
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
We grew melons in our polytunnel in our first year here - loads of rich compost and manure, loads of water and good warmth but indifferent results. Only 2 melons per plant and tasted no better than the ones grown locally out in the fields. Haven't bothered since. We eat a lot of melons when they're in season here.
Good fun to try but we now keep that space, manure and water for growing a wide range of tomatoes that I don't find easily in shops or markets.
I’d be interested to see the progress of anyone else growing melons this year. We can compare notes and tips.