Can you grow melons in Edmonton? Yes, in a protected spot we can grow musk melons (cantaloupe) and possibly other types. Last spring, after turning the compost pile a few more times and moving it to a different location, I mixed some partially finished compost with potting mix and enclosed it with two layers of old bricks for a temporary circular bed.
I purchased a musk melon seedling at a local garden centre and planted it into the circular bed around June 1. We had some very cool weather, so I protected it with a plastic cloche in the same way I protected my zucchini.
In late August, the melon had sprawled all over and I located 5 melons. Unfortunately, I had to bring them inside as we had a forecast of frost and some snow on September 7. This past week, the melons finally looked and smelled ripe enough to try – although not overly sweet, they were a nice home-grown melon treat.
I purchased a musk melon seedling at a local garden centre and planted it into the circular bed around June 1. We had some very cool weather, so I protected it with a plastic cloche in the same way I protected my zucchini.
In late August, the melon had sprawled all over and I located 5 melons. Unfortunately, I had to bring them inside as we had a forecast of frost and some snow on September 7. This past week, the melons finally looked and smelled ripe enough to try – although not overly sweet, they were a nice home-grown melon treat.
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