“The succulent flavor of vine-ripened melons is worth the special effort it takes to grow them.
Homegrown melons outshine those from the grocery store because melons pack up on sugar during their final days of growth – commercial melons just can’t compete because they’re picked a little green for shipping.
Most melons need nutrient-rich soil, plenty of sunshine, and at least 3 to 4 months of warm weather. Melons can take up lots of space. A single watermelon vine, for example, can sprawl across 100 square feet and produce only two fruits; muskmelons, on the other hand, can provide at least a dozen fruits in a 16-square-foot area.
If you have limited space, try bush cultivars, or grow standard types vertically on a strong fence or trellis…”
