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

Watermelon planting time in the south

The best season to grow watermelons in the south is around the Spring Festival. You can start raising seedlings at this time, and start planting in February or March. As long as the temperature can be controlled between 18 and 35 degrees Celsius for a long time, you can plant continuously without being affected by the season.

How to grow watermelon in the south

1. Seed treatment

When planting watermelons in the south, you must first soak the seeds in warm water for about a quarter of an hour, then wash them, take them out, and soak them in normal temperature water for another 6 hours to soften the seed skin and allow it to fully absorb water.

2. Seedbed management

When planting watermelons in the south, the seedbed should be kept warm and covered with greenhouse film. If the temperature is too low, turn on the electric heating in time to avoid the seedlings being damaged by the low temperature. In the high temperature in summer, the seeds can be directly sown and cultivated.

Key points for growing watermelon in the south

1. Southern watermelons require relatively little fertilizer before they mature. When the fruit is just starting to grow, avoid excessive watering and fertilizer to prevent excessive growth of branches and leaves, which will affect fruit growth.

2. After the southern watermelon fruits have grown and stabilized, you need to add water and fertilizer appropriately. Watering should be done when there is diffuse light. If it is under the film, it is best to use drip irrigation, in small amounts and multiple times, to avoid an environment that is too humid.