Planting melons needs to be done when the climate temperature is above 15℃. First soak the seeds to induce germination. After the seeds turn white, sow them into the nursery soil. The melon seeds will soon emerge and grow. The selected plot must be prepared and fertilized before planting, and the melon seedlings with stable growth can be planted in the ridges. How to grow melons
1. Planting time
Melons like to grow in a warm environment. If grown in the open field, the temperature needs to be stable above 15℃. We can first cultivate its seeds in spring from February to March, and then plant them in the soil for maintenance after the climate and environment are suitable.
2. Seed treatment
Before planting melons, the seeds need to be treated first. The seeds should be dried for 1-2 days, and then placed in warm water. Soak in water for about 1 hour. After soaking, put it into a wet cloth and place it in a warm environment of 25-30℃ to germinate. Wait until the seeds turn white before sowing and planting.
3. Sowing and raising seedlings
Plant the treated melon seeds into the nursery soil, keep the soil slightly moist, and control the temperature at about 20°C. Soon the melon seeds will be ready After emergence, the melon seedlings are gradually exposed to light to promote vigorous growth. After the seedlings grow stably, they can be transplanted and planted.
4. Planting and maintenance
The plot for planting melons needs to be a type with sufficient sunshine, loose and fertile soil and good drainage. Before planting, Deeply plow the soil, apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer as base fertilizer, level it and make ridges, and finally plant the melon seedlings into the soil according to a spacing of about 30 cm.