melons

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macmac
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My friend phoned this morning ,she has ben given two melon plants (she thinks canteloupe)and she wanted some growing instructions.
We don't grow melons ('don't eat them either).
They will have to be in containers next to a warm sheltered south facing wall.
How big must the containers be ?what kind of compost?do you nip bits off and anytime ?
I'd be grateful for advice so I can pass it on .
THANKS :)
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Nature's Babe
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I am planting melons too, have not grown them before, three are planted out, have some in reserve, but mulched round and covered at night with glass bells. They seem to be doing well, I looked up care, and found this quite useful link, hope it helps.

http://www.essentialgardenguide.com/gar ... antaloupe/
Sit down before a fact as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconcieved notion, follow humbly wherever and to whatever abyss nature leads, or you shall learn nothing.
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