Yes, I think the that this summer will see me erecting shade cloth and investigating targeted irrigation methods.
I'm curious to see what the stripy beets are like, apparently they can be eaten raw?
I'm surprised the horned melon didn't thrive, they are so tough and grow rampantly here. I guess that means they won't turn invasive in your part of the world
From memory, the beets are a bit like a mild radish raw? I love raw beetroot, very common here grated for salads.