When is the best time to sow bitter melon seeds?

Bitter melon seed sowing time

If bitter melon is planted in the north, it is suitable to be planted in spring from March to April, but it must be planted in greenhouses and sheds. If it is in the Yangtze River Basin, it can be planted in March. The temperature in South China is higher, so it is better to plant in January to March. In summer, it is better to plant in April and May. If the warming measures are done well, it can also be planted in winter.

Bitter melon seed planting method and steps

1. Seed treatment

To plant bitter melon, you must first select the seeds. After selecting the seeds, they need to be processed because the outer skin of the seeds is very hard. You can soak the bitter melon seeds in warm water for about half an hour. This will make the outer skin less hard and also have a disinfecting effect.

2. Seeding Processing

Bitter melon is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Loosen the soil in advance and apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer. Dig the holes for the seeds first, then put the seeds in and cover them with soil. If the temperature is low, cover it with a layer of ground film, then water it thoroughly, keep it in a cool place, and wait for it to germinate.

3. Maintenance and management

During the planting of bitter melon, we need to water and fertilize in time to ensure the growth of bitter melon. It is best to ensure that the soil for maintaining bitter melon is moist at all times. If the bitter melon seeds want to germinate, the temperature must be controlled at 30 to 35 degrees Celsius.