The best environment to grow melons

I have a passion for watermelon farming, which I want to grow on my one hectare in Webuye. Can it do well in the region?
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Watermelons are warm season crops and they are susceptible to frost. They further need long growing season of high temperatures.

Good vegetative growth requires 18-32oC, the optimal being 18-24oC. Melons do better with adequate water supply.

At least 400mm of moisture will be required in a growing season. Soils should be well-drained and with good water-holding capacity.

The pH should be 6.0-6.8. Melons have been grown successfully in sandy soils, where water supply is adequate. However, the best soils are sandy loam or silt loam.

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