When is the right time to plant watermelon?

Watermelon is usually planted in spring, that is, in March and April, because the temperature at this time is more suitable for its growth, and the rain is gradually increasing. Of course, it can be planted in autumn at the latest. Usually, more seedlings are used for planting because it grows faster. Planting time in the north: there is a difference between planting watermelons in the south and in the north. Generally, watermelons can be planted in four seasons in the south, but not in winter in the north. The weather is cold at this time, which is not suitable for its growth. Planting time in greenhouse: Watermelon can be planted in greenhouse, and the planting time in greenhouse is different from that in open air. Generally, watermelons can be planted in greenhouses all year round, and the growth conditions of watermelons in greenhouses are relatively stable and sweet.

Watermelon producing area and planting month

The most common watermelon producing areas are Xinjiang, Gansu, Zhejiang, Liaoning and other regions.

Zhejiang watermelon

Watermelons in Zhejiang can be planted in spring and usually mature in June-July. Watermelons in this place are rich in water and have a sandy taste, which are sold all over the country.

Gansu watermelon

Watermelons in Gansu are generally planted in spring and April, and generally mature in autumn. Watermelon seeds in Gansu are few and sweet, and most of them are sold to the north.

Xinjiang watermelon

Watermelons in Xinjiang are generally planted in April-May, and generally mature in August in autumn. Watermelons in this area are characterized by sweetness, few seeds and good taste.

Watermelon varieties and planting months

Common types of watermelon are seedless watermelon, black beauty, Xin Jing watermelon and so on.

aspermous watermelon

Seedless watermelons are usually planted in March and mature in May. This kind of watermelon is seedless, sweet and juicy.

Watermelon in Xin Jing

Watermelons in Xin Jing are usually planted in May and mature in September. This variety of watermelon has the characteristics of softness, melting in the mouth and quenching thirst.

Black beauty watermelon

Black beauty watermelon is usually planted in April-May, and generally ripens in July-September. This variety of watermelon has the characteristics of less seeds, more meat and strong taste.