Honeydew (Melon) Growing Guide Crop Rotation Group Cucurbits (Squash family) ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant No. Feeding After plants set fruit, feed twice, at two week intervals, with a water soluble plant food. Spacing Single Plants: 90cm (2' 11") each way (minimum) Rows: 90cm (2' 11") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Best direct sown once soil has warmed and there is no longer a risk of frost. If your growing season is short they can be started inside in pots to get a head start. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Keep moist by watering regularly. Pinch out the growing tip once the plant has made three leaves and do the same to side shoots as they appear. Harvesting Harvest fruit when cracks form around the blossom and stem ends of the fruit Troubleshooting Control weeds early and then mulch to avoid trampling the vines after fruits have set. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Honeydew (Melon) Aphids (General) Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Honeydew (Melon) Cucumber Mosaic Virus Squash Anthracnose Squash Downy Mildew Squash Powdery Mildew