Melon

Growing from seed

Start Melon indoors about 4 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 90 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 80 days.

Companion Planting

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  African Marigold
  

  African MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly and more that attack Melon
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Melon
  • ❧African Marigold draws Bees and Butterflies that improve pollination for both
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  French Marigold
  

  French MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧French Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly and more that attack Melon
  • ❧French Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Melon
  • ❧French Marigold draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
• Great pair

  • ❧Buckwheat attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Melon
  • ❧Buckwheat draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Melon acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Buckwheat

How to grow Melon

1. Sow4 weeks before frost
2. Germinates7 days
3. Space90 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~80 days

Water: Medium · Height: 40 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining, warm