When and how to plant string melon

Planting time of string melon

The string melon is usually planted from November in winter and spring to January-February of the following year, and can also be planted between June and September in summer and autumn. It prefers a warm growing environment, so in order for it to germinate better, it needs to be planted when the temperature is stable at above 15 degrees.

How to plant string melon

1. Seed treatment: When planting string melon, you need to use high-quality seeds, and they must be disinfected and soaked. If you want them to germinate quickly, you need to keep them warm at 25-30 degrees for germination.

2. Select the soil: The string gourd generally has no requirements for the soil used, but in order to make it grow quickly, it is necessary to use loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil, and apply sufficient base fertilizer.

3. Sowing: Before sowing the bitter melon seeds, the soil needs to be soaked. After the soil is prepared, the seeds can be sown. Be sure to pay attention to the planting density, which should not be too dense.

Things to note when planting string melon

When planting the string melon, if it is a potted plant, it must be covered with a layer of plastic wrap, which can keep it warm and moisturize it. During normal maintenance, there must also be a suitable temperature environment and sufficient sunlight.