Where is the best place to plant winter melon and what kind of soil is suitable for planting it?

Winter melon planting area

Winter melon can be planted anywhere as it has a strong adaptability to soil. It is recommended to plant it in sandy soil with convenient drainage, deep and fertile soil layer. Try to choose land where melon crops have not been planted. Land that has been planted with rice before is the best, but waterlogged land is not suitable for growing winter melon.

Winter melon growing environment

Winter melon likes to grow in a warm environment. During its growth process, the temperature cannot be lower than 25-32℃. If the temperature is too low, it will stop growing. Winter melon will grow well when the air humidity is around 80%. Excessive humidity in the air will affect the fruit setting rate of winter melon. If you want the winter melon to grow healthily, you must place it in a sunny place.

Winter melon planting soil

Winter melon is not very demanding on the soil, but it does require looseness and air permeability. Generally, fertile sandy loam with sufficient organic matter is the most suitable for cultivation. Winter melon grows in large quantities and has a large demand for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Moreover, winter melon is suitable for growing in a variety of soil types, especially sandy soil. Planting in loam or sandy loam with deep, fertile soil and rich organic matter is more likely to yield a good yield.