When and how to plant pumpkin

Northern melon planting time

Beigua can be planted in spring or autumn. It is generally more suitable to plant it in spring from January to March. It can be planted at the latest around August in autumn. It can be planted in a greenhouse, but a suitable temperature environment is required.

How to plant northern melon

1. Site selection and land preparation: Winter melon grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Before planting, the soil needs to be deeply plowed and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied to make the soil more fertile.

2. Seed treatment: The pumpkin needs to be soaked for germination before planting. After cleaning the seeds, soak them in warm water at a temperature of about 50 degrees. Then take them out and place them in a warm environment for germination, which can increase the germination rate.

3. Planting method: After processing the pumpkin seeds, you can spread them evenly in the soil. After planting, you need to cover them with a layer of soil to keep the soil moist.

Things to note when planting northern melon

When sowing pumpkins, you need to pay attention to the appropriate temperature. If the climate is too cold, it will affect the germination rate of the seeds. During daily maintenance, you must also do a good job of fertilizer and water management, and regularly carry out inter-row cultivation and weeding to reduce nutrient consumption.