Can you grow cantaloupes in the south? In which month should we sow?
Hami melon is widely planted in all parts of China, and also in temperate and tropical regions of the world. In Ledong County, Hainan Province, south of China, there is a place where cantaloupe is planted on a large scale.
Because cantaloupe has a long history of cultivation and there are many varieties, the shape, color, size and taste of each variety of fruit are different. In horticulture, it is divided into dozens of strains such as common cantaloupe, cantaloupe and white melon. This kind of fruit is an important fruit in midsummer; The whole grass is used together, which has the effects of diminishing inflammation, detoxicating, inducing vomiting, removing dampness and eliminating jaundice.
Extended data:
Hami melon is most suitable for planting in sandy loam with deep soil layer, good air permeability, pH value of 5.5-8.0 and difficult water accumulation. Soil that is too acidic and alkaline needs to be improved before planting. Melon likes light, and needs 10- 12 hours of light every day to maintain normal growth and development.
Try to use plastic film and glass with high transparency and no dripping when cultivating in greenhouse. Hami melon likes temperature, heat and cold. The germination temperature of seeds should be 15-37℃, and sowing in the open field in early spring should be stable above 15℃ to avoid seed rot.
The suitable temperature for plant growth is 25-30℃, and it can grow at 14-45℃. The optimum temperature for flowering is 25℃, and the optimum temperature for fruit ripening is 30℃. The temperature difference between day and night has a great influence on the quality of melon. The large temperature difference between day and night is beneficial to the accumulation of sugar and the improvement of fruit quality.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Hami Melon