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1. Plant melons in full sun.
2. Melons grow best in loose, well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter.
3. Add several inches of aged compost and aged manure or commercial organic planting mix to the planting bed before planting.
4. Melons prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
5. Melons can be grown on mounds, raised beds, up trellises, or in flat planting beds.
6. Outdoor melons must have a warm, sunny, sheltered position, such as against a south-facing wall.
7. Covering the soil with black plastic will help raise soil temperatures and improve fruiting.
8. For best results, grow melons in a greenhouse, under cloches or in a growing frame or cold frame.
9. The soil must be humus-rich and well drained.