The environmental soil conditions dictate that August melon has no main roots but only lateral roots, but it prefers sunny, calcium-rich land and is not resistant to flooding. Sandy soil or neutral land with loose soil, strong fertilizer retention and good permeability can generally be planted. To dig a hole, dig a large pit with a row spacing of 1.5 meters by 2 meters, a width of 50 meters, and a depth of 28 to 30 centimeters. To fertilize, apply up to 60 kilograms of organic fertilizer to each hole. Mix farmyard manure with soil, and then backfill the hole with soil.
August melon, also known as wild banana and August, has a traditional Chinese medicine name of "Zhizhizi". Different regions have different names. For example, in Fujian and other places, August melon is called "the fruit of Ranunculus and Triphylla trifoliata, a wild plant fresh fruit. It is famous because the August fruit ripens and splits. The fruit shape is close to Banana apple has a sweet fruity aroma and is an environmentally friendly green organic food. It is known as the "earth banana apple". In addition to being a special delicacy, the August melon seeds can also be spit out, cleaned and dried. It is used for planting, extracting oil, or having medicinal value. However, the August melon not only has excellent nutritional content and taste, but it is also a traditional Chinese medicine that can kill people
August melon likes a warm and humid ecological environment and grows well in soil that is slightly alkaline and contains organic matter. If the soil is too acidic and alkaline, it will not develop well. At the same time, the soil should have good quality. The breathability should not be too heavy. The suitable environment temperature for planting is between 20℃~30℃. If the ambient temperature exceeds 30℃, its final properties will be reduced; if the ambient temperature is less than 20℃, the plants will not grow well. In addition, August melon also has requirements for altitude. Generally, it grows well at an altitude of 600 to 2,600 meters.
It is best to use sandy loam soil for the seedling stage, and set the seedbed width to 1.5 meters. The relative height is set to 15cm, and the length of the seedling stage can be customized according to the actual situation. Before planting, make trenches with a row spacing of 20cm on the side of the seedbed. The depth of the trench is generally about 3 to 5 centimeters, but it should not be too deep. To prevent the seeds from germinating, stir the prepared seeds and sow them into the ditch. After planting, you should first apply a certain amount of thin farmyard manure, then cover with a layer of plant ash, and finally cover with 1.5cm of fine soil.