What month is suitable for planting cantaloupe?
What month was cantaloupe planted?
Hami melons are mostly propagated by sowing, and the specific time is from March to April in spring, when the temperature is the most suitable, but the specific time still depends on the local climate and environment.
Planting time between north and south: there is little difference in planting time between north and south, and it can be planted from March to April in spring.
Planting time in greenhouse: Cucumber in greenhouse can be planted in the first half of February. If the sowing time is too early, it may cause rotten seeds.
Melon producing area and planting month
Melons are widely distributed in China, and the common producing areas are Heilongjiang, Shandong, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Fujian, Hebei, Xinjiang and other provinces.
Heilongjiang Hami melon
Heilongjiang cantaloupe can be planted in the first half of March, and the growth cycle is about 65-70 days. The Hami melon here is characterized by bright white fruit and slightly yellow surface after maturity.
Shandong Hami melon
Shandong is also the main producing area of cantaloupe, which can be planted in spring. The skin here is golden yellow and has a strong fragrance.
Melon variety and planting month
There are many varieties of cantaloupes, such as ChristianRandPhillips cantaloupe, Tanglu cantaloupe, Zaoxue cantaloupe, Lanzhou Bailan cantaloupe, Chang Xiangyu cantaloupe, Jinfen cantaloupe and Elizabeth cantaloupe.
ChristianRandPhillips cantaloupe
ChristianRandPhillips cantaloupes can be planted in the first half of March and mature 40 days after flowering. This kind of cantaloupe is characterized by yellow-green skin, crisp meat and high sugar content.
Chang Xiangyu cantaloupe
Most cantaloupes in Chang Xiangyu can be cultivated in spring, and the whole fruit growth period is 95 days. This kind of cantaloupe is characterized by orange-red flesh and very crisp and sweet meat.