Talking about the best way to germinate watermelon seeds and introducing the correct planting methods for watermelon in the aspect of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
With the continuous development of agricultural technology, watermelon has realized greenhouse planting. The traditional method of planting watermelon can no longer meet the market demand. The growth of watermelon in a natural environment is limited by climate and temperature. Therefore, if watermelon is not planted using the greenhouse method, it may not be possible to eat watermelon all year round in the market.
However, for ordinary farmers, it is more about growing some watermelon to eat themselves, so they still continue the ancient method of planting watermelon, from germinating watermelon seeds to sowing and seedling raising, and then to transplantation, there are many steps and procedures. According to the climate and temperature of different regions, the planting time of watermelon may vary. However, in the Yangtze River Valley, watermelon seeds are generally germinated in mid-March, sowing and seedling raising begin in late March, and by Qingming Festival, which is early April, transplantation has already started. The maturation period begins in mid-June.
1. How to germinate watermelon seeds
There are many ways to germinate watermelon seeds in modern agricultural planting, the most common being greenhouse germination, but this condition is not suitable for ordinary farmers. In our local area, before germinating watermelon seeds, they are usually soaked in warm water for a day, with the water temperature around 50 degrees Celsius, then wrapped in a damp towel, and the towel is re-wet with warm water every 4 or 5 hours, keeping the temperature constant.
Usually, after two or three days of this operation, the watermelon seeds will start to germinate. When the seedlings are the size of a grain of rice, they can basically be sown.
2. Sowing watermelon seeds
If the watermelon seeds have already germinated, then it is time to prepare a warm bed for the seeds, and the seedling soil must have enough nutrients. Seedlings are usually done with special plastic grids for seedlings, with one seed placed in each hole. Then, fertile soil is used to cover the plastic grid with the seeds.
Because the temperature in March is unpredictable, in order to keep the seeds at a constant temperature for seedling raising, it is necessary to cover them with plastic film. To prevent them from being blown away by the wind, the edges are covered with soil. Initially, the temperature inside must be kept above 20 degrees Celsius. After the seeds have germinated, the watermelon seedlings can be gradually accustomed to the natural temperature, and finally, the plastic film can be completely removed.
3. Transplanting watermelon seedlings
After the watermelon seedlings have grown, it is necessary to prepare for transplantation immediately. The base fertilizer of the soil before transplantation is very important. In rural areas, it is common to use well-fermented cow dung mixed with compound fertilizer placed at the bottom. One seedling per position, then watered, and wrap the watermelon seedlings with straw to prevent frostbite. For safety, it is necessary to prop up each watermelon seedling with plastic film supported by bamboo stakes. When the watermelon seedlings start to stretch out, the natural temperature is basically stable, and the plastic film can be removed.
The early growth of watermelon seedlings is relatively slow, so it is necessary to water frequently. After the seedlings start to stretch out, to prevent the vines from growing too long, excessive fertilization should not be applied. This can pave the way for fruit setting later.
In order to achieve high yields of watermelon in the later stage, in addition to selecting good watermelon varieties, post-planting management is also particularly important. Generally, each watermelon vine will produce many flowers, but some flowers that bloom late will not be pollinated and can be removed, so that nutrients can be concentrated. With proper fertilization and water management, high-quality watermelons can be grown.
The above is the detailed content on how to germinate watermelon seeds best and how to correctly plant watermelon, hoping to help you!