When Is the Best Time to Plant Spring Watermelons?

SummaryThe best time to plant spring watermelons is around mid-March each year. Watermelons sown at this time reach the market around June, making them a relatively early-maturing crop that sells at a higher price. Their market arrival also coincides with summer, when demand is very strong.

1. The Best Sowing Time for Watermelons

1. Most watermelons can be grown in three seasons, namely spring, summer and autumn. However, in many regions the best time to plant watermelons is around mid-March each year.

2. Watermelons planted at this time generally reach the market around June. They are relatively early-maturing watermelons that sell at a higher price, and since their market arrival falls right in summer, watermelon sales are also relatively large.

3. For watermelons sown in March, the fruit-swelling stage happens to fall in the rainy season, when water requirements are relatively high, which reduces labor to a certain extent.

2. Cultivation Time for Watermelons in Protected Areas

1. Although watermelons are grown in many protected areas, great care must be taken when planting. Generally, protected cultivation can use methods such as greenhouses, plastic film and windbreaks. This is also a relatively new cultivation model and is very popular in most regions of the country.

2. Generally, open-field planting can be carried out when the temperature is around 20°C. If the temperature has not reached this level, heat-retaining cultivation can be used instead. Spring planting is generally carried out in early March, autumn sowing in mid-August, and winter planting in early January.

3. Open-Field Cultivation Time

1. For open-field watermelon cultivation in the Huang-Huai-Hai region, planting can generally be carried out from late May to early June, which is exactly when summer watermelons reach the market and demand for watermelons is relatively large.

2. Sometimes sowing does not begin until early July. Watermelons planted at this time reach the market right around national statutory holidays and also enjoy a good market. Watermelon cultivation in Hainan is considerably affected and can be divided into two models: autumn planting with winter harvest and winter planting with spring harvest.

4. Main Watermelon Producing Areas in China

1. Watermelon growing areas in China are widely distributed. For example, Guangxi, Liaoning, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan and Inner Mongolia are all major watermelon producing areas in the country.

2. Liaoning and Inner Mongolia mainly produce striped watermelons, Guangxi mainly produces seedless watermelons, Hunan and Hubei mainly produce Black Beauty, Dongting No. 1 and Xin Hong Bao, while Hainan produces a relatively wide range of watermelon varieties, such as Black Beauty, Xin Hong Bao, Te Xiao Feng, seedless watermelon, Qilin watermelon and so on.