What is the best month to plant outdoor watermelons?

When to plant outdoor watermelons

Open-air watermelons are usually planted in the spring every year. Generally, the most suitable time to plant open-air watermelons is around March and April in spring, which is around the Qingming Festival. Generally, the latest time to plant open-air watermelons is at the end of April. In most cases, open-air watermelons are mostly planted by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: There are differences in the time suitable for planting open-air watermelons in the south and the north. In the south, it can be planted all year round as long as the climate is suitable, while in the north it is generally planted in spring from February to April.

Greenhouse planting time: Open-air watermelons can be planted in greenhouses. Usually the planting time in greenhouses is different from that in the open air. Generally, the time for planting open-air watermelons in greenhouses can be from October to February of the following year.

Open-air watermelon production area and planting month

Generally, there are many places where watermelons are grown outdoors. Usually, the main producing areas of open-air watermelons are Hainan, Hebei, Gansu, Shandong, Shaanxi, Shanxi and Henan.

Gansu open-air watermelon

The outdoor watermelons in Gansu are usually planted in March and mature at the end of May. The watermelons grown in Gansu are large and plump, juicy and have a sweet taste.

Shanxi open-air watermelon

The open-air watermelons in Shanxi are usually planted around March and will be available in June or July. The watermelons grown in the open air in Shanxi are relatively tender, have a good taste, have bright colors, and have regular bodies.

Open-air watermelon varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of watermelons that can be grown outdoors. The most common watermelon varieties that can be grown outdoors include Xuefeng Flower Skin Seedless, Flower Skin Outdoor, Qingfa Black, Black Beauty, New Hongbao Outdoor, Jingxin, Double Star, 863, Black King Kong, Tornado, Yellow Sapphire and Jackfruit Seedless.

Double Star Watermelon

Double Star watermelon is planted in March and April in spring and will mature in June and July. The flesh of Double Star watermelon grown outdoors is relatively full. It is a very common variety with good stress resistance.

Jingxin Watermelon

Jingxin watermelons are generally planted more in spring, and the harvest time is mainly concentrated in summer. The sugar content of Jingxin watermelons grown in the open air is relatively high, and they are generally very sweet and the fruit is also rich in juice.