When is the appropriate month for planting watermelons
The editor will answer for you about the appropriate month for planting watermelons and the planting methods and timing of green plants and flower gardening. Next, the editor will introduce to netizens.
Watermelon is a fruit that most people can't do without in the summer. Eating a refreshing and juicy slice of watermelon during the hot summer can make one feel comfortable both physically and mentally. Do you know the planting time and methods for watermelons? Let's learn together.
I. Planting Time
It is understood that watermelons are usually planted between March and April. The early maturing varieties are planted as early as mid-March, while the late maturing varieties are planted as late as late April. The climatic conditions at this time are more suitable for the growth of watermelons, which can allow them to germinate faster. However, there are also autumn plantings, which are off-season watermelons.
II. Management Methods
1. Land Selection
It is suitable to choose sandy loam soil with deep soil layer, loose and fertile soil, and convenient irrigation and drainage. The field should not have planted melon crops within 5 years for dry land and 3 years for paddy fields.
2. Land Preparation and Fertilization
Deeply cultivate and frost the melon field before winter, and prepare the land appropriately before transplanting. The melon field should have three ditches, ensuring that the field is dry after rain and the soil is loose and flat on the surface.
3. Transplanting
The day before planting, water the seedlings in the nursery pots thoroughly. When planting, place the germinated seeds flat in the nursery pot, one seed per pot, cover with 1 cm of fine soil, and cover with a film.
4. Pruning and Pressing Vines
Usually, a three-vine pruning method is adopted. When the main vine has 8-9 leaves, select the main vine and two strong lateral vines, and remove all other vines and sub-vines.
5. Setting Fruit
Select the second and third female flowers on the main vine or the first and second female flowers on the lateral vines to set fruit.
6. Topdressing
When the young fruit is as large as an egg, topdress with fruit expansion fertilizer according to the growth of the plant, generally applying 45% nitrophosphate or potassium sulfate controlled-release fertilizer 15-20 kg per 667m2.
7. Water
In the seedling stage, water as little as possible, or even not at all, to promote the development of a strong root system. Control water before flowering and fruit setting to prevent excessive growth. After fruit setting, ensure sufficient water supply to promote fruit expansion and increase weight.
8. Harvesting
Harvesting is best done in the morning, preferably on a sunny day.
This article shares the specific content of the appropriate month for planting watermelons and the methods and timing of watermelon planting for everyone's reference and operation.