Melon is best grown using seedlings. Sowing begins in mid-April.
As reported by ADVICE.NEWS , melons prefer light and nutritious soil, consisting of a mixture of garden soil and humus. The publication shared with us tips on growing this crop.
The most important thing in growing melon is planting seeds
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 should be planted in open areas that are well warmed by the sun's rays.
To protect the melon beds from the wind, tall crops such as corn and sunflowers can be planted around the perimeter.
Ideal neighbors for melon are cucumbers, garlic, onions, cabbage, and legumes.
How many ovaries to leave on the shoot
Some gardeners who grow melons use pinching. This measure will help to get larger fruits.
On 1 bush you need to leave 2-6 ovaries, depending on the growth of the shoots.
How often can you water a melon
The frequency of watering the melon directly depends on the specific stage of the plant's development: once every 2 days - after planting the seedlings in the ground (the first watering is after a week) and before flowering.
Each bush consumes about 2-3 liters of water.
1-2 times a week - during the period of active flowering, using 6-7 liters for each plant.
Earlier, the expert listed the 5 most delicious varieties of zucchini.
