How to grow, care and harvest Muskmelon

How to plant Muskmelon: Muskmelons do best in well-draining soil that’s a mix between loamy and sandy Fertilize the soil with aged manure or compost before planting the seeds Mulching the planting site with black plastic to warm the soil ahead of planting, hinder weed growth and keep developing fruits clean. Seeds should be planted in one inches deep and about 3 feet apart. Irrigate the area when you are finished planting Irrigation for Muskmelon: Muskmelon plants needs at least 1-2 inches of water per week Use drip irrigation to keep plants consistently and evenly watered Be careful not to overwater your plants, as this can cause your melons to rot. Ensure Mulching around the plants can help to retain moisture Reduce watering once fruits are growing Fertilizer for Muskmelons: Muskmelon plants produce male and female flowers separately on the same plant. They often begin producing male flowers several weeks before the females appear. Fertilize the Muskmelon plants immediately after the plants start flowering Liquid Fertilizer like Fish Amino or Panjakavya can be diluted in water can be applied as foliar spray. Boron rich Liquid Fertilizer should be applied after 45 days to prevent Melons from breaking. Harvest Muskmelons: Muskmelon will be ready for harvest when rinds begin to change from green to tan or yellow. Look for a crack in the stem where it attaches to the fruit. This is a sign of ripeness as well. Muskmelon will be easy to separate from the vine when the fruit is mature. If the stem has to be removed forcibly from the melon, it is not fully mature. Melons will soften after harvesting and will not continue to sweeten off the vine. Muskmelon can be stored uncut for 5 or 6 days.