Where does honeydew grow best?

Honeydew melons grow best in hot, dry weather and warm soil.

In hot climates, sow before the last frost. If you live in a hot-weather environment, sow your melon seeds in spring a few days before the last frost.
In cold climates, start indoors.

Can you plant different melons together?

You only need one plant for each variety of melon, since melons can self-pollinate. Melons may cross-pollinate with other types of melons, but this is only a problem if you save the seeds to plant the following year; it doesn’t affect the fruit the first year.

Can you plant cucumbers and melons together?

Although adequate spacing between cucumbers and melons is not necessary to prevent cross-pollination, curcurbits do require ample space to grow well and avoid problems like diseases that arise from overcrowding.

Can Watermelon be planted next to cucumber?

Because watermelons, cucumbers and squash are in the same family and are able to cross-pollinate, place each of these where the vines will not intertwine. Bitter fruit can result from cross-pollination.

Can you plant tomatoes and melons together?

Melons require plenty of space for their vining growth. Warm-season plants like tomatoes and melons thrive together with the same temperature, sun, nutrition and water needs, but they require generous spacing for growth. Plant these crops at the same time, and with the same considerations.

Can you plant watermelon next to cantaloupe?

Watermelons and cantaloupes can grow and produce well in the same spacious garden bed. If the gardener remains conscientious about monitoring for weeds, disease and insect pests, any potential major cultural problems can be avoided or treated.

What can you not plant with cucumbers?

Two plants to avoid planting near cucumbers are melons and potatoes. Sage is not recommended as a companion plant near cucumbers either….Plants that grow well with cucumbers include legumes, as mentioned, but also the following:

Broccoli.
Cabbage.
Cauliflower.
Corn.
Lettuce.
Peas – legume.
Beans – legume.
Radishes.