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**Melon and watermelon do best if started indoors a few weeks before transplanting, however it is possible to direct-sow them! Keep in mind that the weather plays a big role. These plants like WARM soil (23 degrees please!) - if it is a very cool spring direct sowing may not be successful. Similarly, if the fall frost comes early they may not mature in time. We have had success with direct sowing these crops, feel free to try it! Sometimes experimenting is the best part of gardening :)