When to plant watermelons

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1. Planting time

2. Planting methods

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Planting watermelons is generally done in spring, earlier in March and later in mid-to-late April. Some are also planted in June-July, but only a small part. Greenhouse planting can be more casual. When cultivating in the open field, the ground temperature should be maintained at 15°C. Germination should be accelerated during planting, and the seeds can be sown after the buds are accelerated.

1. Planting time

1. Planting time

Planting watermelons is generally done in spring. Early-maturing varieties are planted in mid-March and will mature in early to mid-July. There are also some that mature late and are planted around mid-to-late April, while others are planted between June and July.

If it is grown in a greenhouse, it will be relatively casual . Usually when cultivating on land, it is best to maintain the ground temperature at 15°C. If it is too low, it will be beneficial to the growth of watermelon seeds. Therefore, the specific planting time is uncertain and should be adjusted according to the climate of each place.

2. Planting methods

1 . Germination: Before planting, you need to put it in warm water for a period of time, and take it out after about 12 hours. The purpose is to soften the outer skin of its seeds, then wrap them in moistened gauze, spray them with water every day and wait for the small buds to grow before sowing.

2. Planting: After the germination work is done, plant the small buds of the seeds upward into the soil, bury them with soil and water them.

2. Planting methods

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