Growing Edibles

According to a 1997 study by researchers at the Lane Agricultural Center, cutting branches off a watermelon plant does not promote melon production or increase fruit size. Their findings showed...

There are some vegetables that can be grown for fall harvesting, such as melons, cucumbers, peas and spinach, but make sure they can withstand the fall temperatures of a given climate. Plant...

Melons are those fruits we associate with some of the joys of summertime living. Setting aside a place to plant and harvest them can become a fun summertime project for the entire family. The...

Growing melons, such as honeydew, cantaloupe and muskmelon, requires a tropical climate, full, hot sun and a nice bed of composted soil. Grow a variety of melons, never allowing them to freeze,...

Watermelons are a sweet and delicious fruit that mature throughout summer, depending on the variety of melon. Planting watermelons can be a delicate task because if you plant them too early, you...

Melons are vining, warm season plants with fleshy fruits in the Cucurbitaceae family. There are two genera: Citrulius (watermelons) and Cucumis (all other melons.) They bear large round fruit with...

Melons adorned the gardens of ancient Rome and Egypt, they occupied prime territory in Thomas Jefferson's kitchen garden at Monticello, and they continue to adorn vegetable patches throughout the...

Melons have been pleasing palates since the days of ancient Rome. Crenshaws, honeydews, cantaloupes and all their relatives crave heat and take their time maturing. They'll grow in USDA zone 4 and...