I was quite skeptical about the cultivation of melons because Langa is not vocated for these fruits, but this year July was so hot that they grew giving much satisfaction, especially with regard to aesthetics (beautiful orange, much more than what you usually see in markets or shops) and fragrant, a few points less about taste that was not too sweet, but I expected it.
So are melons that can be used to make smoothies, centrifuged, cocktail, gazpacho just taking advantage of the enhanced aroma and low sweetness.
You should always know how to seize opportunities from the unexpected.
As for intercropping I did not find a lot of information, so I planted them in the open field close but not too much to artichokes, they did not give any problems.