Can melons be grown in pots?

Can melons be planted in flower pots?

Melons can be planted in pots. They are usually sown in mid-April when the temperature is more suitable. They can be placed in the courtyard. The flowering and fruiting period of potted melons is from July to August. It takes about 70-150 days from planting to maturity.

What kind of pot should be used for potted melons

Potted melons should be planted in larger pots, and the diameter of the pots should be more than 60 cm. This will provide the plants with more space for growth, which is conducive to the germination and growth of the plant's roots.

What soil to use for potted melons

Melon is not very demanding on the soil, but deep soil is best. It can be mixed with old horse manure, field soil, manure flour, and river sand.

Methods and management of growing melon in flowerpots

Only one potted melon can be planted in each pot. Use your finger to poke a 1 cm deep hole in the pot, then put a seed in it, cover the seed with substrate soil, and then cover it with plastic sheeting.

Potted melon is a light-loving plant and requires about 10-12 hours of light per day during maintenance so that the plant can grow and develop normally and the fruit can grow normally.

Things to note when growing melons in flowerpots

Potted melons should be topped in time after the side branches grow out. Generally, only 3-4 side branches are left on the whole plant. This helps accumulate sugar in the fruit and improves the quality of the melon fruit.