1. Planting time: Watermelon seeds are generally grown in pots, and it is best to plant them in pots in late summer and early autumn. Plant in March in early spring. If it is autumn watermelon, it is recommended to plant around July in summer, so that it can be harvested in autumn. Then you can choose to plant in the morning or evening. Planting watermelon seeds during this period can increase the germination rate of watermelon seeds, promote them to quickly take root in the pot soil, germinate, and produce delicious fruits.
2. Seed treatment: Usually in the process of sowing watermelon seeds, you first need to prepare to avoid smooth seeds and choose plump watermelon seeds. Such seeds are easier to germinate and have a higher germination rate. Watermelon seeds can be obtained from fresh, ripe watermelons, or their seeds can be purchased directly. Then you need to clean the seeds with clean water, preferably warm water, which can kill epidermal germs. Then put the watermelon seeds in a cool and ventilated place to dry. This can increase the germination rate of the seeds and make them better. grow.
3. Choose pot soil: Watermelon does not have strict potting soil requirements. When it comes to how to plant watermelon seeds in pots, you can choose to use garden soil and an appropriate amount of sand as the substrate for watermelon seeds. If you want to It takes root and sprouts quickly, so you need to add an appropriate amount of peat soil, coarse sand and other materials to help watermelon seeds grow in potting soil. If it is planted on the ground, the land should be tidied before planting, and farmyard manure should be sprinkled appropriately. Then the land should be plowed deeply to keep the soil fertile, so that the watermelon seedlings can grow more vigorously.
4. Seed sowing: First, you need to sow watermelon seeds into the pot soil, cover the soil appropriately, and loosen the soil appropriately. This can quickly cause the watermelon seeds to germinate. After sowing the seeds into the pot soil, It is necessary to water the potting soil properly and build a shed over it to keep the temperature warm. The optimal growth temperature of watermelon seeds is controlled at 18 ~ 22 degrees Celsius, which is better for rapid germination.