What is the best month to plant winter melon?

When to plant winter melon

Winter squash can generally be planted in spring and autumn. It is usually most suitable to plant it in February and March in spring. Winter squash can generally be planted around August in autumn at the latest. Winter squash is usually planted by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: The time suitable for planting winter squash in the south and the north is different. Generally, the south will sow around January and February in spring, and the north will generally start raising seedlings in February and March. The planting time is generally about one month later than in the south.

Greenhouse planting time: Bamboo squash can be grown in greenhouses. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting of bamboo squash. Generally, the time for greenhouse planting of bamboo squash is more flexible, and it can usually be planted around December in winter.

Winter squash production area and planting month

Bamboo squash refers to the northern melon, which is widely distributed across the country. Generally, common producing areas of bamboo squash are Beijing, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, Hunan, Fujian, Yunnan, Gansu, Shanxi, Sichuan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Shandong, Tianjin and Guangxi.

Henan Winter Squash

Henan winter melons are usually planted around March and can be picked in summer or autumn. The skin of the winter melons produced in Henan is mostly orange-red with vertical stripes. The sugar content in the fruit is very low and the taste is relatively light.

Hubei Bamboo Squash

Hubei bamboo squash is usually planted around April and can be harvested in August. The seeds of Hubei-produced bamboo squash are very full, the edges are generally blunt, the fruit stalks are relatively short, and the shape of the bamboo squash is mostly spherical.

Winter squash varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of winter squash. The more common varieties in life include white-skinned winter squash, five-star colored squash, golden squash, winter squash, Indian pumpkin, winter plum squash, yellow-skinned winter squash, flower-skinned winter squash, and white jade squash.

White Jade Melon

White jade melon is usually planted in March and April in spring and will mature in July and August. The skin of the white jade melon is relatively smooth, the fruit is mostly white in color, the fruit surface is very clean, and it usually tastes quite fragrant.

Flowery Winter Squash

The flower-skinned winter squash is usually planted in mid-to-late March and will mature in late July in winter. The flesh of the flower-skinned winter squash is very thick, the shape of the squash is mostly oval, the color of the skin is flowery, and there will be some colorful lines on the skin.