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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:Amend soil with aged manure or compost before planting::Growing vines on raised rows, known as hills, ensures good drainage and the heat from sun remains locked in for a longer time::Muskmelon vines are really tender and should not be transplanted until frost has completely vanished::Plant seeds one inch deep, 18 inches apart, in mounds about 3 feet apart::If you have limited space, vines can be backed by a trellis.GROWING REQUIREMENTS:WATERING:Keep the soil around the young muskmelon plants moist::They should get around 1-2 litres of water a week. Reduce watering once the fruit starts growing. Avoid wetting the leaves::SOIL-Likes loamy, well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of around 6::SPOT-Plant muskmelons in a place where they can receive plenty of sunlight::TEMPERATURE-Plant Muskmelons when the soil temperature is at least 15°C [60°F] for germination.