Open-air cantaloupe can be cultivated in spring, summer and autumn, but it is not suitable for planting in the first frost. The best planting method is sowing or transplanting seedlings. Planting time in the north: the suitable time for planting open-air cantaloupe in the south and the north is different. In the south, cantaloupe can be planted almost all year round, while in the north, cantaloupe can only be planted for three seasons. Greenhouse planting time: open-air cantaloupe can be planted in greenhouse. Generally, there is no time limit for greenhouse planting, which is more advantageous than the planting time of open-air cantaloupe.

Origin and planting month of open-air cantaloupe

The common producing areas of open-field cantaloupe are Shaanxi, Henan, Liaoning, Anhui, Shandong, Sichuan and Hunan.

Shaanxi open-air melon

Shaanxi open-air melon can be planted from March to May, and the growing period is about 60 days. Shaanxi melon is an improved variety of Xinjiang "Red Heart Crisp", which has the advantages of early growth, disease resistance and strong fruiting. In 20 10 -20 10, the open-air cantaloupe in Henan can be planted from April to June, and the whole growth period is about 90 days. The local cantaloupe is crisp and tender, with rotating fruit and yellow-green skin. First-class taste

Henan open-air cantaloupe

Common open-air cantaloupe varieties are Cuizhai cantaloupe, Acheng cantaloupe, Sanshui Leping Sydney cantaloupe, Shenxian cantaloupe, Lanxi cantaloupe, Wuyuan Lantern red cantaloupe and Fair cantaloupe.

Variety and planting month of open-air melon

Cuizhai open-air cantaloupe can be planted all year round, with a maturity of about 30 days. The flesh of this variety of cantaloupe is thick and light orange, and the sugar content is between 13- 16%. It ripens about 40 days after flowering and has strong storage and transportation resistance.

Cuizhai outdoor melon

Acheng open-air cantaloupe is generally planted in July and can be listed when it matures in September. The skin of this cantaloupe is light green, the pulp is orange, the meat is soft and tender, and the taste is particularly delicious.