Direct seeding cultivation of watermelon in summer and autumn

The temperature in the early stage of watermelon cultivation in summer and autumn is higher, and the growth and development of watermelon seedlings is very fast. it takes only 30 to 40 days from sowing to flowering and fruit setting, about 30 days for fruit development, and 70 to 80 days for the whole growth period. In the later stage, with the decrease of temperature, the speed of its growth and development slows down. if it is cultivated too late, low temperature will affect its fruit development, yield and quality will also decrease. Therefore, the sowing date should be considered comprehensively according to the availability of crops, climate and watermelons on the market.