This year I have attempted to start several veggie plants from seeds, including two varieties of tomatoes (Roma and a Pink Heirloom), one variety of watermelon (Sugar Baby) and two varieties of cantaloupe (Delicious and Israeli Old Original). All were ordered from an online seed company, except the Delicious cantaloupe seeds, which were saved from last year's crop. All have germinated nicely except the Israeli Old Original cantaloupe. In past years, I have had the same difficulty getting the seeds of this variety to germinate. Can anyone provide any advice that may help me with this issue? As an aside, I HIGHLY recommend growing the Delicious cantaloupe variety. Last year, for the first time, I grew this variety, the seedings of which I purchased at a local farmer's market. The vines were incredibly productive and the fruit was amazingly sweet and juicy. A neighbor said that it was the best cantaloupe she had ever eaten. My wife an I agreed. Thanks!