Where is chestnut melon suitable for growth? What are the growth environment requirements?

Where do chestnut melons grow?

Chestnut melon is suitable for growing in an environment with relatively high temperatures. It prefers a cool and humid climate. Regular and quantitative application of fertilizer during its vigorous growth period can promote the development of the fruit.

Chestnut melons do not have very high soil requirements, and they need fertile, slightly acidic sandy loam. The origin of chestnut melons is in Mexico. At present, Northeast my country is the main production area of ​​chestnut melons. Heilongjiang is the largest production area of ​​chestnut melons, and the planting area is relatively wide. Chestnut melons are widely planted all over the world.

Chestnut melon growing environment

1. Temperature

The average temperature suitable for the growth of chestnut melon is between 9-15℃. It is relatively cold-resistant and can withstand temperatures as low as -25℃. Due to the relatively cool climate, large temperature differences and sufficient sunshine, the chestnuts are very glutinous and of excellent quality.

2. Lighting

   Chestnut melon likes to grow in an environment with sufficient light, so that its yield is high and the quality of the fruit is relatively high. If there is insufficient light during its flowering and fruiting period, it will cause physiological fruit drop.

3. Soil

Chestnut melon is suitable for growing in acidic or slightly acidic soil. Limey soil cannot be used because its alkalinity is too high, which affects the chestnut melon's absorption of elements such as manganese and is not conducive to the normal growth of the chestnut melon.