Melons make very high demands on the soil and climate.
Above all, they need a lot of heat or. strong sunlight, which is why outdoor cultivation is only possible in climatically favorable locations and even then cannot begin before the end of May/beginning of June. Wet, cold and changeable weather is detrimental (plants very much. If you still decide to grow outdoors, then there is only a wind-protected southern exposure in front of walls, house walls, arbors etc. in question. The soil should be very humus- and be nutritious. Light to medium is best, quickly heatable and well-drained soil. Heavy clay soils are not suitable for cultivation.