Time and method of planting winter melon

Winter melon planting time

1. The best time to plant wax gourd is in spring. In some warm areas, wax gourd can be planted in January so that it can be harvested in April. Of course, in most areas, wax gourd is planted from April to June, because at this time, the temperature across the country has slowly risen.

2. Some people also plant it from July to August, but the temperature is too high during this period, which can easily lead to a decrease in the yield of wax gourd. With the development of science and technology today, if greenhouses are used for planting, then planting can be carried out all year round.

How to plant winter melon

When planting wax gourd, choose good seeds. The skin of wax gourd seeds is relatively hard and needs to be soaked in warm water for a day. After the wax gourd seeds germinate, plant them directly in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. After planting the seeds, you need to cover them with a thin layer of soil, about two centimeters, so that the seeds will grow better.

Things to note when planting winter melon

When planting wax gourd, it is best to choose a location with sufficient water resources. It is even better if it faces the sun. Such a location has very good drainage. Before planting wax gourd, you need to prepare the land and apply fertilizer. Planting one wax gourd in a hole will affect the growth of the wax gourd. After planting the seeds, you need to water them immediately and thoroughly, and then cover them with a film to keep them warm.