The best time and method to plant bitter melon and the growth cycle

Bitter melon planting time

Bitter melon can be grown in both the north and south of my country. In the north, it is sown in late March to early April. At this time, the seedlings can be sown and raised in the greenhouse or shed, and transplanted in May. In the Yangtze River Basin, it is sown in March, so that it can be transplanted in April. In South China, it is sown from January to March.

Growth cycle of bitter melon

Bitter melon is an annual herb with a flowering period from June to July and a fruiting period from September to October. Its entire growth process takes about 80-100 days. The main growth stages are germination, seedling, vine growth and flowering and fruiting. The growth is slow before the vine growth period, and most of the stems are formed during the flowering and fruiting period.

Methods and steps for planting bitter melon

1. Site selection

When planting bitter melon, you should choose soil with a deep layer of soil, fertile soil, and good water and fertilizer retention. It is best to choose land that has not been used to grow melons and fruits. This can reduce the occurrence of diseases and is conducive to the growth of bitter melon.

2. Sowing and raising seedlings

Before sowing bitter melon, the seeds must be disinfected. Because the surface of bitter melon seeds is relatively hard, the seeds must be soaked for 8 hours before germination and then germinated.

When most of the seeds turn white, they can be sown. Then we can start seedling cultivation. We can use plastic bags to put soil in them. Water the soil thoroughly the day before sowing. Pay attention to controlling the temperature after sowing.