lizzie wrote:I thought it was when the stem had turned completely yellow and died down. Although, i'm not too sure myself.

Thats what I also think, let the leaves die down then let the bulbs dry out.

I bought a packet of Melon 'Sweetheart' seeds, of the 20 seeds I have managed to get them all to germinate and now I have 6 of the healthiest growing in grow bags. They are approx 8" high the packet states that they reach approx 6'. However one of my plants have started to flower - there is onl...