Charentais melons can be direct seeded outdoors once all danger of frost has passed or you can start them indoors 1 month before the transplanting date. They will do well with 2-3 inches of organic matter added on top of the soil 1st class mail is used so there is no tracking. If you prefer tracking i recommend paying the extra fee for upgraded shipping which is 1 fee for as many packs of seeds as you want and alot quicker delivery Be sure to check out my shop for alot of other vegetable and fruit seeds