What is the best month to plant open-field watermelon?

When to plant open-field watermelon

Open-field watermelons are suitable for planting in early spring, mostly in late March. At this time, the temperature gradually rises, which is suitable for watermelon growth. Of course, it can be planted as late as September or October. It is best to plant by sowing or transplanting.

Planting time in the north and south : The climate varies greatly from place to place, so the sowing time is also different. Due to the higher temperature in the south, the sowing time is earlier, while the sowing time in the north is generally later.

Greenhouse planting time : Open-field watermelons can be planted in greenhouses. The time for greenhouse planting is different from that for open-air planting. Open-field watermelons can be planted in greenhouses in all seasons, but it still takes time for the watermelons to grow.

Field watermelon production areas and planting months

Open-field watermelons are widely grown throughout the country, and are most famous in Xinjiang, Lanzhou, Gansu, Dezhou, Shandong, and Liyang, Jiangsu.

Xinjiang open field watermelon

Xinjiang open-field watermelons are usually planted in April and gradually mature in June and July after planting. The Xinjiang open-field watermelons have oval fruits, red sandy flesh, good taste and high sugar content.

Gansu open field watermelon

Gansu open-field watermelons are usually planted in mid-April and mature in July. The flesh of Gansu open-field watermelons is sweet, refreshing and thirst-quenching, and also has high nutritional value.

Open-field watermelon varieties and planting months

Common varieties of open-field watermelons include Huang Yiren No. 1 and Jingxin No. 1.

Huang Yiren No.1

Huang Yiren No. 1 is planted in late March and matures in June. This variety of watermelon has a regular shape, bright red flesh and a crisp taste.

Jingxin No.1

Jingxin No. 1 open-field watermelon can be planted in all seasons, and the overall growing period is 93 days. Jingxin No. 1 has red flesh, few, small and crispy seeds, and you can't feel the seeds when you eat it, and it tastes very good.