Growing Rockmelon, also Canteloupe

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26 Dec 11 Barbara (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I planted rock melons and water melons in a tank. The plants germinated and appeared to be growing well and flowering. However the tiny rock melons turned yellow and dropped off when about 1 cm long. Do you think there is a soil deficiency?
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31 Dec 11 NAFISA (Australia - arid climate)
Barbara, The same happened with my pumpkins in Broken Hill, until I was told that it is a pollination problem. Bees do not want to live in Broken Hill. We have to hand pollinate the dear pumpkins. Lots of info about how to on the internet. Nafisa
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