How to grow watermelons in a greenhouse: growing in Siberia, growing in the suburbs, caring for polycarbonate

In order to get an abundant, good harvest of watermelons, it is necessary to adhere to the growing conditions that are very simple . If it comes to how to grow watermelons in a greenhouse, we can say that it is quite possible to do this not only in conditionsThe middle band, but also in colder regions, for example, in Siberia. Watermelon is a fairly unpretentious culture, and knowing some subtleties, gardeners get a good harvest. They are used for growing greenhouse berries coated with cellular polycarbonate.

Growing conditions for watermelons in a greenhouse

In order for the expressiontit-quality berries in a greenhouse, you should know the basic rules of care. Of course, the experience of cultivation of this culture also matters.

Cultivation of watermelons in a greenhouse is the most suitable way for a given crop.

Important stages on which fruit formation depends:

• Seedling;
• Correctly organized irrigation and humidification of air in the greenhouse;
• Plant feeding;
• Garter of the stalk of watermelon.

In addition, it is important to choose the best greenhouse - grow watermelons should be in a high greenhouse. Unlike natural conditions, when the stalks of berries are on the ground, trellises are installed in the greenhouse and twigs run along them. That is why the height of the walls in the greenhouse is no less than 2 meters.

Watermelons, just like melons can be planted next to other crops, but it is advisable not to do so. If the humidity necessary for neighboring plants is exceeded, it can adversely affect the yield of melons - excessive moisture can cause fungal diseases in watermelons.

You also need to pay attention to the soil in which the seedlings are placed - it should be moderately greasy and have good drainage.

Seed selection for seedlings when growing watermelons in a greenhouse made of polycarbonate

Actually, not all watermelon varieties are suitable for cultivation in greenhouse conditions.

Preparation of seedlings for watermelon for rosewood should be carried out throughout the winter.

Useful recommendations for choosing:

• Small varieties should be chosen that grow faster and faster, unlike large ones;
• Qualitative maturation occurs only in early berries;
• You should not plant seeds from watermelon, which is bought for the table.

Seeds are to be purchased in specialized stores, while paying attention to their freshness. It is always better to choose the seeds of those varieties that are better adapted to the climatic conditions and soil of the area where they should be grown.

In the middle strip, as a rule, early-ripening varieties are used, while in the north cold-resistant watermelon species are more suitable.

Growing seedlings for greenhouse watermelons

In order for seedlings to be viable, they should be planted in the middle or end of April.

For seedlings, pots with a diameter of 100 mm are used, in such pots you can put 2 crops at once.

To do this correctly, you need:

• Each plant should be planted separately, this requires a container with a diameter of up to 10 cm;
• Soil must consist of 3 parts humus, 1 part of ordinary land, also it is added ash and potassium sulfate in the amount of 1 teaspoon;
• Before immersion in the soil, the seeds are soaked in warm water;
• Planting is carried out to a depth of 3 cm, and the seeds are laid on their side for rapid germination.

Pots with seedlings should be covered with film or glass until the germination occurs. All this time in the greenhouse should be maintained at a temperature of +25 degrees. After the appearance of sprouts, it should be reduced to +21 degrees.

Germs should be illuminated for 14 hours every day. After 10 days the soil is fertilized with a special complex solution, the procedure is repeated after another 10 days.

After 30 days, you can transfer the plants to a greenhouse, and begin growing the culture.

Proper care for watermelons in the greenhouse

Depending on the area, watermelon seedlings are planted in the soil in late April or early May.

With a little effort and effort to care for watermelons, you can get an excellent result

Rules to be observed:

1. Approximately 7 days before planting, from the beds in the greenhouse, the soil layer is removed and the soil is placed there, Hay and nitrogen fertilizers. After watering, you should fill the soil back and cover with a black film. After a week sprouts can be planted.
2. The depth of planting is 10 cm. It is better to put the shoots together with the earthen lump, which should be above the ground surface.
3. The intervals between the plants are 50 cm, you should know that for 1 sq. Km. M can be planted no more than 2-3 watermelons. The optimal scheme for landing is the chess order.
4. Sprinkle the shoots until the very flowering. It is advisable to do this in the evening, with warm water. Care involves abundant watering of each plant, the frequency of moistening should be reduced after the formation of flowers. Then you need to start fertilizing the ground, making sure that the water does not fall on the plant itself.
5. It should not be allowed to increase the humidity in the greenhouse above 60 degrees, as this can cause disease of watermelons - rot, mold, fungus. For this purpose it is recommended to ventilate the inner room.
6. Fertilizer for culture is a solution of ammonium nitrate. The first fertilizing is performed with a length of the whip of 25 cm, the next - before the formation of buds.
7. If it is not possible to keep the greenhouse open, the plants will have to be pollinated, attracting insects by spraying with sweet water. If necessary, you can plant honey in the greenhouse. Pollination can be done manually, it is performed at a temperature of +20 degrees, in the morning.
8. Tie the watermelons begin in 2 weeks. Determine the moment of the garter can be along the length of the stem. You can start the procedure if it reaches 35 cm. The berries are placed one by one in the mesh, when they become the size of a large apple. If 2 or 3 fetuses appear on one branch, the other ovaries should be pinched.

Many wonder how much a watermelon grows in a greenhouse. If the plants are taken care of correctly, you can get a good harvest in 3 months.

Greenhouse growing watermelons in the Moscow region

Growing a watermelon in the suburbs is possible if the greenhouse has a polycarbonate cover. In addition, you must first prepare a suitable soil and grow seedlings.

The best way is to plant the plant immediately in a greenhouse. It should be borne in mind that between cultures should remain a distance of 50 cm, so that the plant could freely form whips at the stage of appearance of the 5th leaf.

There is a variant of growing berries in pots. After the seeds grow and give the whip, the pot can be placed in the greenhouse, while the newly appeared fruits are supported by nets.

There is also a variant of transferring seedlings from the premises to different types of greenhouses. If the hotbed is heated, it can also grow watermelons in the winter. In an unheated greenhouse, watermelon seeds are planted when the temperature reaches above +15 degrees.

Of course, you can grow watermelon in the open ground, but it should be planted only after the May frosts. You should prepare for the fact that factors such as cold wind, rain, temperature changes and lack of sun can reduce all efforts of the grower to zero.

Advices for truck farmers: how to grow watermelons in Siberia

Modern agrarian technology allows to grow melons and gourds in Siberia. To do this, you need to select the appropriate variety.

Growing watermelons in Siberia will become very simple if you choose the grade "Crimson suite"

Special early and cold-resistant varieties of watermelons can be grown both in greenhouses and on the open ground.

These include:

• The variety "Sibiryak" is an excellent choice for cultivation in the climatic conditions of Siberia. This is an early ripening form of watermelon, the fruit of which grows to large sizes and weighs about 5 kilograms;
• "Ultra-thin" - watermelon weighing 4 kg with scarlet flesh, grown on open soil, planted in May;
• "Ogonek" - a small-sized species of watermelon up to 2 kilograms, very sweet, is one of the most unpretentious varieties;
• Large-sized variety "Crimson Wonder" can reach 10 kilograms, gaining ripeness in 80-85 days, is resistant to all sorts of diseases.

The most important thing is to take responsibility responsibly to the selection of seeds, they must be flawless and fresh. In the northern region, you can grow warmer watermelons in a greenhouse, but all recommendations for their care must be followed.

Planting watermelons in a greenhouse( video)

To date, an exotic berries such as watermelon can be grown independently in a greenhouse or on the open ground. If you choose a variety that matches the climatic zone, you do not have to worry that the watermelon will not ripen. Acting according to the instructions and taking into account all the nuances of caring for the plant, it is possible to minimize all existing risks and obtain an excellent harvest.