Hami melons are generally planted from April to May and mature from July to September. There will be more cantaloupes that mature naturally in summer. However, with the continuous advancement of planting technology, most cantaloupes mature from May to October. When Hami melons are on the market in large quantities, the yield of Hami melons per mu is about 2,100 kilograms. It is suitable for planting in sandy loam soil with good drainage and relatively high fertility. The pH value of the soil should be between 7-8.

Hami melon sowing time

Hami melon, also called snow melon, is a variety of melon in the Cucurbitaceae family. Hami melons are generally planted from April to May. Before April 20, underground When the temperature at 10 centimeters is 14 degrees, you can sow.

How to sow cantaloupe

1. Land selection and preparation: The soil of the cantaloupe planting site needs to be well-drained, sandy loam with relatively high fertility, and the pH value of the soil should be 7-8. The best time to prepare the soil is in autumn. The depth of the soil preparation is about 30 centimeters. Eastern irrigation is also needed to eliminate some overwintering grasses and underground pests.

2. Apply base fertilizer: After spring, turn the soil in the cantaloupe melon field. When turning the soil, apply 4,000 kilograms/acre of organic fertilizer. After applying, rake it carefully and level it. After finishing the ground, dig a seeding ditch. , the distance of each trench needs to be 4 meters to 4.5 meters, the depth needs to be 0.5 meters to 0.6 meters, the top width is 0.9 meters to 1 meter, and the bottom width is 30 centimeters.

3. Pre-sowing irrigation: Cantaloupe should be irrigated 5 days before sowing, so that the seedlings can emerge neatly. One acre of land requires about 80 cubic meters of water.

4. Cover with mulch film: Spread a 90cm-100cm wide transparent plastic film on the cantaloupe ditch. It needs to be pressed, flattened and compacted close to the bottom and wall of the ditch.

5. Seed treatment: Before sowing, soak the seeds in 1% trisodium diphosphate aqueous solution for 2 hours, then wash them with clean water 2 to 3 times. After cleaning, put the seeds in the Leave in a cool place for about 1 hour before sowing.

Hami melons are mature and harvested

Hami melons generally mature from July to September. There will be more naturally mature cantaloupes in summer. However, with the continuous advancement of planting technology, between May and October This is the time when Hami melons are on the market in large quantities. The yield of Hami melons per mu is about 2,100 kilograms.