There is information on Melons from the Seed TOPIC in the Food section of Troubled Times.
- Prefers full sun; well-drained but damp, sandy, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season.
- Roger
- 1998 Observations
- Grower Shekhina found that melon refused to germinate in acid pH soil. Grower Gus had no problem growing both Cantaloupe and Watermellon in neutral pH soil.