What are the irrigation methods for watermelon? Explained clearly in one article

(Agricultural Wealth Network) In the early and middle stages of watermelon growth, there is a lot of rain and high rainfall, so attention must be paid to field drainage; in the later stage, there is high temperature and summer drought, so supplementary irrigation should be done appropriately. The later summer drought has a relatively large impact on fruit development. Through seedling raising and transplanting, and early-maturing cultivation, the impact of the summer drought can be reduced; covering with straw reduces water evaporation, and keeping the ridge surface loose can also retain part of the rainwater. When high-temperature dry-hot weather occurs in mid-May, small amounts of water can be applied appropriately 1 to 2 times to increase soil moisture. When the summer drought begins in July, to ensure fruit expansion, furrow irrigation with no water on the ridge surface is suitable, and watering is best done at night to avoid high water temperature during the day damaging the roots.