Honeydew melons can be grown in pots or containers successfully. Any container needs to be at least 16 inches wide and 16 inches deep to give the plants plenty of space for their roots. The advantage of pots is it means anyone without any soil in their backyard, or who has poor soil, can grow melons by placing the pot in the sunniest corner of their patio, courtyard, or deck.
Any pot needs holes in the bottom for drainage and it should be filled with good quality well-draining compost. Never reuse garden soil in pots as it can harm plants and holds too much moisture, increasing the risk of root rot. Honeydew melons in containers will need more water and feed than plants grown in the ground, as they can quickly use all the resources available in the finite amount of soil in the pot.