Cantaloupes can be tricky to grow in northern climes, but a University of New Hampshire researcher has some shortcuts. “Given that a vine-ripened melon is one of the most divine treats of summer, it ...

Melon pits make growing nutrient-hungry plants like melons and squash easier by enriching soil with buried food scraps and yard waste. This space-saving planting method reduces the need for watering ...

Melons can reach 4-8 pounds and grow on sprawling vines, so it should come as no surprise that the plants are heavy feeders. It is key to give plants all the nutrients they need, so let's look ...

If you're a small-space gardener and you thought that growing melons is impossible, think again, because this mini melon ...

Melons are part of the cucurbit family, which includes squash, cucumbers, pumpkin and zucchini. Melons date back thousands of years to Africa and Southeast Asia, and have sweet and delicious fruit ...

CORVALLIS – Growing melons takes some effort in western Oregon, but with the right methods it can end in sweet success. With a warmer, drier climate, eastern Oregon is well set up for cultivating ...

Is there a ‘secret’ to growing water melons? This is the question one reader asked me recently. The answer is yes. Start with the right variety specific to your growing area. Watermelons come in ...

Pepino melon (Solanum maritacum) is a perennial shrub grown mainly for its juicy and aromatic fruits. The plant bears fruits that are bright green or yellow-green with some red or purple variegation.