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Just wanted to update this post, the canteloupe melon seeds grew very fast and very strong. There is an interesting page on the RHS site which says they are one of the best melons to grow here, so fingers crossed.
The tomatoes too have just been transplanted to larger trays and are thriving. So are wild garlic seeds, spinach beet,salsify and peppermint.
Having read up about this, I understand now that if any of the scavenged pips come from F1 cultivars, then they are unlikely to grow true or even to germinate. So I guess I was lucky with that !
It is certainly a very inexpensive way to get seeds from those veggies and fruits you enjoy and the price is right – FREE
Julie