When is the best season to plant watermelons in the south?

Watermelon is a common fruit and is widely grown in the south of my country. Its cultivation generally includes several steps such as variety selection, seed production and seedling raising, land preparation and transplanting.

When is watermelon sown in the south?

As the saying goes, "Around the Qingming Festival, plant melons and beans." If watermelons are planted in the south, it is usually done in April and May . The climate at this time is suitable. Generally speaking, as long as the temperature can be maintained between 18-35℃, continuous planting can be carried out.

When is watermelon harvested in the south?

Due to the warmer climate in the south, the watermelons grown there mature a little earlier and can usually be eaten at the end of June, while watermelons in the north only mature in mid-July .

Key points of watermelon cultivation technology

1. Warm water germination

Before sowing watermelons in the south, you can soak the seeds in warm water at 55°C, wash them and place them in a sunny place to dry for half an hour, then spread them flat and place them on a wet cloth to germinate.

2. Planting

When the young shoots grow to 0.5cm, they can be sown. Before sowing, sufficient water needs to be poured on the soil. After sowing, cover the seeds with a layer of fine soil and finally cover them with plastic film.

3. Seedling cultivation

During the planting period of southern watermelons, seedlings need to be raised in time, and rotted manure needs to be mixed into the nutrient soil. The soil needs to be moisturizing and heat-insulating, and the ambient temperature should be maintained at around 20-30℃.