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On our plot we have decided to make an old shed frame-work into a greenhouse using polytunnel sheeting. Its a good size 8'x6. I would like to try to grow melons this year but have never attempted growing them before and would like any advice offered on methods and good varieties to try.

My favourite is Ogen at the moment.
I would recommend heating the greenhouse.

It might be worth having a look over this thread: Melon advice please

Thanks, I'll have a think about heating the greenhouse.

we have grown melons without heating in the greenhouse but did raise the seedlings in house first with potting on until early may when transfered to greenhouse

Oh ok. I can easily start things off on my windowledge. Would I treat them as I would squashes?

yeah poozie - also if you have a search of the Vine there should be pictures of melons being grown by us all last year.

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Manda.

"Wouldn't it be nice
For maybe an hour
To not have a care."

Has anyone been sucessful growing them in a cold frame, we don't have a greenhouse but OH would love to have a go at growing melons

Are you going to use the cold frame as like a giant cloche? It'd be worth a try.

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Manda.

"Wouldn't it be nice
For maybe an hour
To not have a care."

I'm trying Sweetheart this year, as it's supposed to be good for growing outside - I haven't got a greenhouse (yet!).
Someone in my allotment site grew melons successfully last year outside, but I don't know what variety they were.

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*Feather*

Will get some sweetheart seeds and give it a go

I've bought some sweetheart too. Now i'm off to sow some cut 'n come again salad for my dog who loves lettuce. Freaky dog!