Startlingly Easy Ways of Growing Melon

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Melons are sweet, juicy, and succulent. No summer picnic is quite the same without adding them to the fruit salad, and they’re even better when they come from your own garden. While these plants do take up a bit of space while they grow, the most challenging part about growing melon plants is deciding which melons to grow. There are so many varieties, from watermelon, cantaloupe, and muskmelon to honeydew, autumn sweet, and ambrosia melons. We put together melon growing information to help you choose the perfect growing type for your area and space.
While growing melon plants is pretty straightforward, they require the right amount of sunshine and proper soil. Learn how to plant melon seeds and seedlings in the garden and how much water and food they need to produce healthy fruits. Discover how long it takes for the plants to form melons and when they are ripe for harvesting. Find ways to prevent common pests and stop the spread of disease from ruining the melon plants, so you get to enjoy picking ripe, delicious melons right from the vines at the end of the growing season.