Watermelon Planting Conditions
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Watermelon Planting Conditions
Watermelons prefer a warm, dry, and sunny environment and are not cold-resistant. The optimal temperature for growth and development is 24-30 degrees Celsius. The suitable temperature for root growth is 30-32 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature for root hair occurrence is 14 degrees Celsius. There needs to be a significant temperature difference between day and night during the growth period. Watermelons are adaptable to the environment but are best planted in loose soil with deep soil layers and good drainage in slightly acidic sandy soil.
Watermelon Introduction
Watermelons are also known as summer melons, winter melons, or green jade house, and are annual climbing vines. The fruit is nearly spherical or oval, plump and juicy, with a high number of seeds that are black or red. The flowering and fruiting period is in summer. Common varieties include Kylin watermelon, Annong No. 2, flower-skinned seedless watermelon, black beauty watermelon, extra small phoenix watermelon, Guanlong watermelon, and Jingxin watermelon.
Watermelon Planting Conditions
Watermelons prefer a warm, dry, and sunny environment and are not cold-resistant. The optimal temperature for growth and development is 24-30 degrees Celsius. The suitable temperature for root growth is 30-32 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature for root hair occurrence is 14 degrees Celsius. There needs to be a significant temperature difference between day and night during the growth period.
Watermelons are drought-resistant but do not tolerate waterlogging. When there is excessive humidity during rainy days, diseases and pests can easily occur. Watermelons are adaptable to the environment but are best planted in loose soil with deep soil layers and good drainage in slightly acidic sandy soil, with a pH value of 5-7.
Watermelons in China are mainly distributed in Shandong and Guangxi, with the main variety being black beauty. In Inner Mongolia, the main variety is the flower-skinned watermelon, which is particularly large and mainly sold to Shandong, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, and the Northeast regions, which are also major planting areas.
Watermelon Planting Time
Watermelons are suitable for planting in spring, slightly earlier in March and slightly later in April. Some are also planted in June-July. When planting in the open field, the soil temperature needs to be above 15 degrees Celsius. It is necessary to germinate the seeds before planting.
Watermelon Planting Profit
The yield of watermelons per mu is 3,200 kilograms, with a market price of 5 yuan per jin, resulting in a profit of 8,000 yuan per mu. The total cost per mu is 4,173.5 yuan. After deducting the cost, the actual income per mu is 3,826.5 yuan.
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