Thank you to all for your replies - I think I understand how it works now. Thanks for understanding newbie ignorance/unfamiliarity.

Thanks to all for replying - it is helpful to have your tips and experience.
It looks doomed to failure, but will have a go anyway - I just wanted to do this to show the children where their favourite fruit comes from.

Please forgive me for any ignorance - I posted earlier re the melons in greenhouses - there are 16 views and no replies! I assume that folks thought I was posting with stuff to grow! Sorry, no. However would be happy to share ideas?

Hi all, I have an unheated greenhouse and would like to have a go at growing a few melons. Does anyone have any tips, especially regarding what are good varieties for early ripening?
We are not that keen on the honeydew type, preferring the "netted" type.
Thanks in advance.