Melon Growing Guide Crop Rotation Group Cucurbits (Squash family) ● Soil Rich soil with plenty of compost added. Often grown in widely spaced enriched hills, or in well-aged compost heaps that include some soil. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant No. Feeding After plants set fruit, feed twice, at two week intervals, with a water soluble plant food. Companions Nasturtium, Marigold, Oregano, Corn, Pumpkin, Radish, Squash, Beans and Morning Glory. Spacing Single Plants: 2' 11" (90cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 2' 11" (90cm) with 2' 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds 1 inch deep in rows, or in hills spaced 6 feet apart. After 2 weeks, thin to 2 plants per hill. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Fruit size varies with variety. Small melons mature quickly and take up less space compared to huge varieties. Harvesting Harvest when sound holow if tapped hard. Wipe clean and store indoors. Troubleshooting Control weeds early and then mulch to avoid trampling the vines after fruits have set. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Melon Aphids (General) Cucumber Beetle, Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Striped Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Melon Cucumber Mosaic Virus Squash Anthracnose Squash Bacterial Wilt Squash Downy Mildew Squash Powdery Mildew
