When is the best time to plant cantaloupe?

Which month is suitable for planting cantaloupe?

Muskmelon is suitable for planting from July to October, and no later than November 20. In spring, you can choose to plant in February and March because the temperature and humidity at this time are more suitable for the growth of melon.

The most suitable temperature for cantaloupe during its growth process is 18~25℃, and the most suitable temperature for flowering and fruiting is 22~25℃. Its adaptability is stronger than that of cucumber, and its ability to resist low temperatures is also stronger.

Cantaloupe Planting Methods

1. Treat the seeds: If you want to increase the growth rate of cantaloupe seeds, you must treat the seeds before planting. You can take an appropriate amount of seeds and soak them in a carbendazim solution for about 12 minutes, or soak them in a copper sulfate solution for 20 minutes. This can disinfect and kill bacteria well, which is conducive to germination and seed growth.

2. Sowing into the soil: When planting seeds, pay attention to the row spacing. The row spacing should not be too dense, about 0.6m, and the plant spacing should be kept at 0.5m. In addition, pay attention to the sowing depth, about 10 centimeters deep into the soil. After planting, cover with soil, water thoroughly, and cover with ground film in time.

Key points for cantaloupe planting

1. Hardening the seedlings: After the melon seed seedlings emerge from the soil, pay attention to timely hardening them. The daytime planting temperature should be controlled between 20-25 degrees, and the night temperature should be controlled at around 10 degrees.

2. Water and fertilizer: Note that basically every 3-5 days, use compound fertilizer to water the seedlings to prevent root rot. So when planting cantaloupe, water and fertilize.