melon 'Ogen'

Grow in a glasshouse, polytunnel or under a cloche or cold frame in a sunny, warm spot. See How to grow: melons for further information

In a greenhouse train on the support. In cold frame pinch out the growing point at the fifth leaf to encourage side shoots. Train the four shoots into an X shape. Under cloches, train one pair each way

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails and red spider mite

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, fusarium wilt and cucumber mosaic virus