Winter melon is a nutritious food and is considered a green food and a nutritious vegetable. When used medicinally, winter melon is used in its entirety, including the whole plant and the fruit. Let's take a look at the 5 conditions needed for winter melon cultivation!
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1. Water:
Winter melon is mainly grown in many provinces in northern China, where there is relatively less water. It can grow in environments with relatively low water, indicating that winter melon has strong drought resistance.
So, apart from needing some water during the vigorous growth period, there is generally no need to consider water too much during other times.
2. Sunlight:
As we all know, the northwest region of China has less precipitation, so the duration of sunlight is relatively long, providing ample sunlight for plants. Therefore, what we need to do is not to provide too much shading to the plants, so that winter melon can enjoy the sunlight better.
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3. Soil:
Winter melon is mainly suitable for sandy or gravelly soil. It is mainly distributed in dry valleys, sand dunes, and other places, which often have sandy or gravelly soil.
4. Temperature:
This factor mainly applies to the propagation period. Winter melon is usually propagated by cuttings, and it has certain temperature requirements. It is best to maintain a temperature of around 25°C, which will facilitate its survival.
5. Fertilizer:
This factor also mainly applies to the propagation period. Applying some organic fertilizers during this period can help the young plants survive better.
