Can horn-shaped crisp melon be grown outdoors? Detailed explanation of growing conditions and methods

Horn-shaped crisp melon is a type of melon, named for its horn-shaped fruit. Its taste is no different from ordinary melons, but its nutritional value is high, so it is very popular among people. Currently, it is being cultivated in some regions, so can horn-shaped crisp melon be grown outdoors?

1. Can horn-shaped crisp melon be grown outdoors?

Horn-shaped crisp melon can be grown outdoors, but it is mostly grown in greenhouses and polytunnels. Generally, planting in March is best. Before planting, first prepare the land and apply fertilizer, treat the seeds properly, then sow them evenly into the soil, and after 20-30 days they can be transplanted and set out. After setting out, just do a good job with water and fertilizer, trellising, and pest and disease control.

2. When is horn-shaped crisp melon on the market?

Horn-shaped crisp melon is mostly grown in greenhouses and polytunnels, and can be on the market all year round. Prices are higher in spring, autumn, and winter, and relatively lower in summer. In addition, in other places there appears a melon variety with the same shape as horn-shaped crisp melon, whose name is horn-shaped honey melon; because horn-shaped crisp melon is crisper and more fragrant in taste than the latter, its price is somewhat higher.