Can cantaloupe be grown in the north, with planting methods included

With the promotion of greenhouse technology, cantaloupe can also be grown in northern my country, but its quality and taste may not be as good as those produced locally in Xinjiang. To plant cantaloupe, you should choose a plot that is sheltered from the wind, has fertile soil, strong drainage capacity and sufficient sunlight. The best soil quality contains a small amount of sand. Varieties should be selected that are suitable for local planting and should be germinated; the sowing time must be timely, in the Sowing can be done when the underground soil temperature is stable at 14°C; during the planting process, work such as checking and replenishing seedlings, cultivating and weeding, watering, top dressing, and pest control should be done.

1. Can Hami melon be grown in the north? 1. Hami melon is a specialty of the Hami region of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Nowadays, with the promotion of greenhouse technology, Hami melon can also be grown in northern my country. However, due to the impact of the environment, The taste and quality of cultivated cantaloupes may not be as good as those produced locally in Xinjiang. 2. The most famous one in our country is the cantaloupe from Xinjiang. Its origin is mainly located in the Tuha Basin in eastern Xinjiang, within the Turpan and Hami regions. Affected by the mountains in the northwest, it blocks the flow of moist air to the south, causing the Tuha Basin to be extremely dry and rainless. The temperature difference is large, the summer is hot, the winter is cold, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the daylight hours are long. This provides the best growth conditions for cantaloupe, which is extremely conducive to the growth of cantaloupe. Growth, development and sugar accumulation in cantaloupe.

2. How to grow cantaloupe 1. Land selection and preparation. The soil for planting cantaloupe should be sheltered from the wind, fertile, with strong drainage and sufficient sunlight. The soil should preferably contain a small amount of sand. After selecting the land, clean up all the dead branches and weeds in the field, plow 25-30cm deep, then spread the base fertilizer evenly on the ground, level the soil, and wait for sowing. 2. Seed selection and seed soaking: Select varieties suitable for local planting, such as queen type, golden phoenix type, red heart crisp type, early gold type, etc. Soak the seeds in warm water for about 11 hours to allow the seeds to absorb enough water, which will facilitate later germination. After taking it out, place it in a wet towel to accelerate germination. Carry out germination in a stable temperature environment, and wait until most of the seeds germinate before sowing. 3. Sowing at the right time. The sowing time must be at the right time. Sowing can be done when the underground soil temperature is stable at 14°C. Sowing can be done by hole sowing. First dig a hole with a depth of about 3cm in the soil, scatter the seeds in the hole, and put 3 seeds in each hole. The distance between each hole should be about 15cm. After planting, cover it with thin soil and water it with water. That’s it. 4. Field management (1) Check and replenish seedlings: Regularly observe the growth of seedlings. If seedlings are found to be missing, replenish them in time. After emergence, when 2 true leaves grow, only 2 plants are left in each hole. When 4 true leaves grow, 1 strong seedling is left in each hole. (2) Cultivating and weeding: Before the melon seedlings spread out, it is necessary to cultivate and weed 2-3 times. Cultivating can loosen the soil, increase soil permeability, and promote root growth. Weeding can prevent weeds from snatching nutrients from seedlings, allowing the seedlings to grow normally. (3) Watering: Water once when the seedlings emerge and when the first flowers bloom. At the time of fruiting, pour water 2-3 times. When the fruit is enlarging, water it every 1 week until 10 days before harvest. The amount of watering needs to be determined according to weather changes. (4) Topdressing: After the female flowers develop, fertilizer needs to be applied once, and after the fruit is harvested, it needs to be applied again. (5) Prevention and control of pests and diseases: The main diseases of cantaloupe include bacterial angular spot, downy mildew, Phytophthora, powdery mildew, sunburn, vine blight, etc. Among them, bacterial angular spot and Phytophthora are more common. , we must prevent and treat it in time, use medicine accurately, and take measures in place.