1, planting time. Because melon is like a warm environment, so we usually choose to plant in the spring when planting melon, melon optimal growth temperature is between 20 degrees and 35 degrees. The optimal temperature for growing melons is between 20 and 35 degrees Celsius. Melons are usually planted in March in the south and delayed in April in the north due to lower temperatures. For the specific time of planting melons, or to combine the local environment.

2, ridge planting. Melon drought intolerant flooding, so planting melons are generally planted in the ridge. The height of the ridge is maintained at about 25 centimeters, the width of the ridge is maintained at about 45 centimeters. The main purpose of row planting is to reduce the damage of rain on the melon in rainy weather.

The depth of planting melons, keep about 1 centimeter can be. After the melon is planted, you can cover the film on top, the purpose is to keep warm, and can also isolate the water between the soil and the melon, convenient for the later melon fruit, usually about a week after the completion of the above operation, the melon seedling is out. At this time to break a hole in the mulch, so that melon seedlings are better exposed, conducive to subsequent growth.

3, scientific management. When the melon grows to four leaves and a heart, stretching upward, when you have to hit the top. The method of topping is to pinch off the uppermost growth point to let it grow side branches. When a lateral branch reaches three leaves and a heart, it should also be topped to allow it to grow further. The purpose of topping is generally for the control of prosperity, and the control of prosperity is also to prevent the melon seedlings grow crazy, and do not grow melons.

4, harvesting. Usually when the color of the melon yellow, you can pick off the harvest.