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Melon Varieties for UK

RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511
in Fruit & veg
I'm going to have space this year to grow a melon or two in a new tunnel.  It's decades since I've grown melons and would like some recommendations of varieties. What are the current best varieties for southern England in a south facing but unheated tunnel?
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.

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  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    I haven't grown any recently but if it helps the RHS has updated their Award of Garden Merit lists last April and it features three varieties of melon:  'Alvaro' 'Emir' and 'Ogen' you can download a PDF on this page:
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    I grew the Ogen type but that was a few years ago and outdoors in SWFrance.  I found them easier because they are a relatively small variety, ripened well and had a good flavour.
    I don't know the other 2 varieties mentioned above so can't say they'd be better/worse.  
    Fingers crossed for a good summer and that you get some decent fruits whichever variety you decide on  :)
  • war garden 572war garden 572 Posts: 664
    edited 18 January
    are you looking for  cantaloupe type melons or watermelon types?
     
  • Allotment BoyAllotment Boy Posts: 6,774
    I have grown outdoor wonder, with good success.  If growing outdoors it's best to put black  ground cover down and grow through that.  It does even better if you can grow under cover, greenhouse or polytunnel.
    AB Still learning

  • RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511
    edited 19 January
    Thanks all, will look into those; Outdoor Wonder sounds good. Was thinking of cantaloupe or honeydew types; not watermelon.
    Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
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