How to plant watermelons in young orchards? Detailed planting methods
The main practices for planting watermelons in young orchards are: First, make the beds properly, with a density of 4×3 to 4 m between plants and rows. Two rows of watermelons can be planted between two rows of young trees. Apply sufficient base fertilizer and form melon beds. Second, guide the vines properly. The vines should be guided promptly, with the side vines guided toward one side of the young trees and the main vines guided toward the other side. In this way, two rows of watermelons can set fruit on one ridge, while the ridge where the young trees are located does not set fruit. This makes topdressing, watering, and management above and below the trees very convenient. Third, apply pesticides properly. Attention should be paid to the proper application of pesticides. Watermelons are highly selective about pesticide use, and during the watermelon growing period, pesticides with high toxicity and strong systemic action are strictly prohibited.