There are parts of the UK where melons could be grown, but I suspect
that the moderate temperatures make the season longer than the numbers
printed on the seed packet would indicate. Try the clear plastic route
to heat them up. Remember that the plastic has to have enough holes so
that bees or other pollinators can get in there.

DISCLAIMER: I have never tried to grow anything in the UK. The above
comments are purely guesswork based on New England (USA) experience.





Nick Maclaren wrote:
In article 0HPMd.6918$uc.5156@trnddc09,
Travis wrote:

dps wrote:

Water melons are harder to grow in northern short season areas than
in the south. However, it can be done. I assume you're in the
north. In the north it's necessary to start the melons as early as
possible, or even earlier.

...."start the melons as early as possible, or even earlier"......?


Yeah. Try doing it in the UK. Ordinary melons are borderline in
WARMER parts :-(


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.