Melon Cucumis melo

How to sow melon: Direct seed. If planting indoors, use peat pots and harden off before transplanting seedlings outside.

Sun requirement for melon: Plant in Full Sun

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Melons are a group of species in the Cucurbitaceae family. They produce sweet fruits that grow on sprawling vines. Types of melons include: watermelons, cantaloupe, honeydew, casaba, and crenshaw. More growing information is available in individual species entries.