When is the best time to plant the Horned Melon sweet melon? Included planting methods!

The Horned Melon sweet melon, also called the Horned Crisp, is a new variety of sweet melon, and because of its juicy, sweet flesh and high nutritional value it is deeply loved by people, and it is now planted in many regions. So when is the best time to plant the Horned Melon sweet melon? How do you plant it?

1. Introduction to the Horned Melon sweet melon:

1. Where does the Horned Melon sweet melon come from?

The Horned Melon sweet melon comes from Qingxian County, Hebei Province, and is a local specialty variety of Qingxian County, Hebei Province. Because the local soil is deep and slightly salinized, the sweet melons grown there are very tasty.

2. Is the Horned Melon sweet melon a cooling or warming fruit?

The Horned Melon sweet melon is a cooling fruit, so people with a cold-prone constitution should not eat it, and you should not eat too much at one time to avoid discomfort. However, patients with lung heat disease or cough can eat more of it, as it has a certain relieving effect for them.

2. When is the best time to plant the Horned Melon sweet melon?

The Horned Melon sweet melon is generally planted around April. If it is planted in a greenhouse, it is generally planted in November. During this period the temperature is around 15 degrees, which is very suitable for seed germination, and by August the sweet melons are ripe and on the market.

3. How do you plant the Horned Melon sweet melon?

1. Choosing and preparing the land: what kind of land is suitable for planting?

The Horned Melon sweet melon is suitable for growing in an environment with deep, loose soil, sufficient fertility and strong permeability, so when choosing land, try to choose sandy loam with sufficient fertility for planting. After choosing the land, apply sufficient base fertilizer to improve the soil's fertility.

2. Seed selection: what kind of variety is good to choose?

Horned Melon sweet melon varieties should be selected from reputable sources to ensure the seed germination rate and fruit quality.

3. Grafting propagation: how do you propagate it?

(1) Grafting time: seedlings are generally raised around January each year, and they can be on the market after about 4 months.

(2) Grafting method: around November, sow seeds using seedling plug trays. First place the seeds in warm water to promote germination, then sow at the right time to cultivate the scions. The scions should be sown about 2 to 3 weeks earlier than the rootstock. Here the main grafting method is splice grafting, and the angle of the cut should be controlled well; it should not be too small or too large, otherwise the grafting survival rate will be reduced. After grafting, do the management work well, and after about one month they can be planted out.

4. Planting out at the right time: when is the best time to plant out?

(1) Preparation before planting out: before planting out, form ridges and make beds, and control the planting density well.

(2) Planting method: when the soil temperature stabilizes above 14 degrees, they can be planted out, with the plant spacing controlled at about 40cm.

(3) Management techniques after planting out: after planting out, water thoroughly. After entering the seedling recovery period, do the intertillage and weeding work well, then cover with plastic film and make high beds. If the soil moisture content is sufficient, there is no need to water; when the seedlings grow to about 10cm, water them. Watering should not be done on rainy days, and it can be combined with topdressing to meet the Horned Melon's needs for water and nutrients.

5. Field management: how do you manage it?

(1) Humidity requirements: after the Horned Melon has been planted out and survived, control the temperature and humidity well to prevent unsuitable temperature and humidity from affecting the growth of the Horned Melon.

(2) Fertilizer requirements: topdress reasonably according to the plant's growth and soil conditions, etc., to provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of the Horned Melon.

(3) Timely pruning: the Horned Melon is a vining fruit, so pruning work also needs to be done well to improve field permeability, prevent excessive vine growth, and avoid reducing the number of flowers and fruits.

(4) Pest and disease control: if pest and disease control is not done properly, it will seriously affect the fruit-setting rate of the Horned Melon and reduce planting returns.

The above is the relevant introduction to the planting time and planting methods of the Horned Melon sweet melon. We hope it is helpful to everyone.