1、 Heat preservation storage

Bergamot melons are generally planted before and after the Qingming Festival. If they germinate before that, they need to be kept warm and stored. Because it is afraid of cold, it will be frostbitten at 5-7 ℃, so it is best to control the temperature between 8-10 ℃. You can put it indoors in an antifreeze carton with the buds facing up. The carton cannot be closed to avoid affecting its breathing

2、 Sowing

Because the Bergamot melon has germinated, the step of germination is omitted and it can be sown directly. If planting in the ground, first turn the soil deeply and sprinkle a little farmyard fertilizer as the base fertilizer. If potting, choose a large basin and mix it with sandy soil and garden soil to form basin soil. Dig a pit on the surface of the soil, plant the melon in the pit, bury it in the soil, and pour a little water

3、 Seedling maintenance

When the Bergamot melon sprouts, it will enter the seedling raising period. At this time, it is necessary to keep the temperature between 20-25 ℃, give it sufficient light and ensure good ventilation. Keep 2-3 sprouts on the vine and remove all the others. When 4-5 leaves grow, the top bud needs to be removed to promote the growth of side buds

4、 Trailing pruning

When the Bergamot melon grows a little, it needs to be vined and pruned. It has strong climbing ability and grows very fast. When the melon vine grows to 40 cm, it can be led to grow on trees or walls with bamboo poles or ropes. After that, it should be properly trimmed to remove the lateral buds at the base and control its growth direction