It is better to grow melon in seedlings. Sowing begins in mid-April.
Melons prefer light and nutritious soil from a mixture of garden soil and humus.
How to grow
The seeds are first disinfected in an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate, then dried and planted in individual peat pots or plastic cups.
Melon loves the sun, so it needs to be planted in open areas that are well warmed up by the sun's rays.
To protect melon beds from the wind, you can plant tall crops around the perimeter - corn, sunflowers.
Ideal neighbors for melon are cucumbers, garlic, onions, cabbage, and legumes.
How many fruits should I leave on the melon
In addition, you can pinch the ovary. This measure will help you get larger fruits.
On 1 bush you need to leave 2-6 pieces of ovary, depending on the growth of the shoots.
How often can you water a melon
The frequency of watering melon directly depends on the specific stage of plant development: once every 2 days - after planting the seedlings in the ground (the first watering a week later) and before flowering.
Each bush consumes about 2-3 liters of water. 1-2 times a week - during the period of active flowering, spending 6-7 liters on each plant.
Previously, we told you how to grow watermelon.
