The Latest Interpretation of Bitter Melon's Growing Environment Requirements

1. Soil

Bitter melon has a relatively strong ability to adapt to soil, and it can grow normally almost anywhere in our country. However, if we want to increase the yield of bitter melon and enhance its quality, then we should choose soil with strong permeability, little loss of water and fertilizer, and high fertility. This kind of soil can promote the growth of bitter melon, help its pollination and fertilization rate, ensure the number of fruits set, increase the yield of bitter melon, and maximize the economic benefits of your cultivation.

2. Light

Bitter melon is a light-loving, short-day crop, and it is not suitable for growing in a weak-light, shaded environment. For example, when there is long-term rainy weather and no sufficient sunlight, the lack of light causes bitter melon seedlings to grow excessively, leaves to lose their green color, and stems and vines to become thin and weak. Especially during the flowering and fruiting period of bitter melon, the demand for light is even greater, because sufficient light can promote the photosynthesis of bitter melon and increase its nutrient accumulation. It improves the fruit-setting rate and is conducive to the improvement of yield and quality.

3. Nutrition

Bitter melon bears fruit continuously, so its demand for nutrients is relatively large, and the nutrients it needs are fairly comprehensive. In fertilizer, try to increase the proportion of organic fertilizer; organic fertilizer can promote strong bitter melon plants, increase the number of leaves and flowers, promote flowering and fruiting, and enhance the quality of bitter melon. Especially during the fruiting period, if there are not enough nutrients, the plants will become thin and senescent, the leaves will be dull and lusterless, the expansion of bitter melon will be hindered, and the bitterness factor will increase, causing a serious decline in quality and affecting its commercial value. So we should topdress in time to ensure that bitter melon has sufficient nutrients for growth.

4. Moisture

Bitter melon likes water but is afraid of waterlogging, so water management for bitter melon is relatively important. During the growth period of bitter melon, ensure that the relative air humidity is not lower than 70%, and that the soil has a certain moisture content. If there is continuous rainy weather during this period, causing too much water accumulation in the field, be sure to drain it in time. Otherwise, the roots of bitter melon are prone to poor respiration, leading to rot, which increases the incidence of pests and diseases, causes poor nutrition in the plants, and reduces yield.

5. Temperature

Bitter melon was originally a tropical crop, so its temperature requirements are relatively high. During growth it needs a relatively high temperature, can tolerate high temperatures, but is not suitable for growing in a low-temperature environment. However, after so many years of cultivation, it has gradually adapted to a lower-temperature environment, and the lowest temperature can reach 10 degrees. However, when germinating, the temperature must not be lower than 13 degrees, and it is best to keep it at around 32 degrees, otherwise germination will be hindered. The most suitable growth temperature for bitter melon is around 25 degrees, which is conducive to its flowering and pollination and increases yield.

The above is the editor's brief introduction to the growing environment of bitter melon. Bitter melon has strong adaptability, so it is relatively easy to grow. But we still need to do a good job in management, otherwise it will also be affected to a certain extent. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.