Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com
Melons are native to Africa, and the trick to getting the best quality fruit
to duplicate the continent's hot sun and sandy earth as best you can.
Situate melons in a south-facing, full sun area. Because seeds and
transplants do nothing until the soil has warmed to at least 60ºF, lay clear
or black plastic to heat up the ground. Black landscape cloth and clear
plastic work, too. Floating row covers also help. The covers are also
excellent for controlling cucumber beetles and vine borers, which are the
worst melon pests. Row covers should be removed when plants start to bloom
so that pollinating insects can reach flowers.
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