1. Planting site selection

The best place to plant watermelon is the place with high terrain and dry climate. The fertile sandy soil with deep soil layer, good permeability and convenient drainage and irrigation is most suitable for the growth and development of watermelon

2. Land preparation and fertilization

After selecting the planting land, it is necessary to prepare and fertilize the land first. When trimming the field, the trunk ditch, waist ditch and enclosure ditch shall be excavated, and the three ditches shall be matched to improve the drainage and irrigation system of the field. At the same time, make up the base fertilizer for the melon field. Organic fertilizer, cake fertilizer and inorganic fertilizer can be applied

3. Seeding and seedling raising

The day before sowing, the melon field needs to be watered. When sowing, control the distance between seeds, not too thin or too dense. Calcium plastic film is required after planting, which is conducive to the growth of seedlings. After the cover is completed, the surrounding area needs to be covered with soil to avoid being blown away by the wind

4. Water and fertilizer management

Different water and fertilizer management should be carried out according to the growth stage of watermelon. In the seedling stage, the water demand is low. Try to water less or no water, so that the seedlings can form developed roots. Before flowering and fruit setting, the amount of watering must be controlled to prevent crazy growth; Sufficient water supply shall be ensured after fruit setting, which will help to expand the fruit and increase the weight. Fertilization is related to soil fertility, target yield and plant growth. The number and amount of fertilization can be adjusted according to these factors. When the young melon grows to the size of an egg, the expanded melon fertilizer shall be applied in time