Watermelon and melon are crops that love warmth and sun.
In recent years, not only summer residents in the south have been able to grow the plants.
Weather conditions
One important rule remains relevant. Watermelons and melons are planted only when there is constant warmth.
The air temperature is stabilizing. There are no sharp jumps when it is hot during the day and below +10 °C at night.
Pay attention not only to the air temperature. The soil should also warm up. The optimal indicator is considered to be +18 °C.
Favorable days
Watermelons, melons and other melons are sown in late May in 2023. Favorable days are the 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th and 29th.
Seed preparation
1. Before sowing, check the germination. The seeds are dipped in a salt solution for 10 minutes.
Those that have sunk to the bottom are suitable for sowing. Those that have floated to the surface are empty, and summer residents will not get any shoots from them. After checking, quality planting material is washed.
2. Another important procedure is disinfection. The seeds are immersed in a solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes.
3. Then the planting material is wrapped in a damp cloth and left until it swells.
4. The last procedure is hardening. Before sowing, the seeds are placed in the refrigerator for a day.
