"Rick Eggleston" wrote in message
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Any views here on Melon varieties?

This year I grew Ogen and Sweetheart which seem to be the two varietes
most recommended for a cold greenhouse. The books seem to suggest that
Sweetheart is hardier and easier, but my experience is the opposite. The
Ogen plants are healthier and the fruits perfectly developed, sweet and
juicy. The Sweetheart plants look yellow by comparison and some of the
fruits have split (which is apparently caused by over-watering) as a
result of which they need to be harvested a little early.

Based on this experience, next year it will be Ogens all the way, but I
would be interested in the experiences of others.
No comment on growing, as I've never done so, but in terms of taste,
especially with a few very thin slices of Iberian ham, Ogens do it for me
every time!