Get a jump start for melons and squash

Melons and squash are very tender starts and don't like to have their root systems disturbed. For that reason, most people plant them directly in the garden when the weather is warm. They start easily and grow quickly so the starts you buy at the garden center are usually only about a week old. But the fruits from these plants will continue growing as long as there is no frost to kill them off, so it makes sense to extend the life of the plant by starting them earlier in doors. If you have a large container you can give them (like a big and WIDE), you can start them now and then transplant them outdoors in late-May.