For the regular garden, Granberry recommends an open-pollinated variety. These are simple to grow, and the seeds are inexpensive. A few types to look for are Crimson Sweet, Jubilee, Black Diamond and Mickey Lee. Garden preparation, planting Once you've made your choice, prepare your garden as you would any other year. Melons grow right alongside your tomatoes or peppers.
Plant seeds about three-fourths of an inch deep.
Remember to space them out. Granberry recommends planting seeds 4 to 5 feet apart. This should give the vine the square footage it needs to sprawl. Don't plant your vine crop until you're sure the last spring frost has passed, he said. You should be safe if you wait and plant in early April.