Guaron, a herbaceous plant widely cultivated in China, is widely used in the production of medicinal herbs for its fruits and roots. As a cash crop, the planting period of melon is usually 3-5 years, but the specific digging time needs to be determined according to the actual situation.
First of all, let's understand the process of growing melons. In the first year after planting, the plant undergoes a transition from seed to seedling, a stage where nutrients are accumulated to lay the foundation for subsequent growth. By the following year, melons begin to bear fruit, which is its first production cycle. In the third year, tubers will gradually form at the roots. These tubers can be used as medicinal herbs, which have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling. So, if you want to harvest melon roots, you can start thinking about digging in the third year after planting.
However, the number of years in which melons are grown is not set in stone. If the melon plant grows well and the yield is higher, we can extend the planting period appropriately in order to get more fruit and higher economic benefits. This is because melon is a perennial plant that can continue to produce over a lifetime of many years if properly managed. Especially for some plots with few pests and diseases and the best soil, melons can even be planted for more than 5 years, so as to achieve greater economic benefits.
On the other hand, we also need to pay attention to the fact that if there are serious pests and diseases in the roots or the soil quality is degraded, excavation should also be carried out as soon as possible so as not to affect the health and yield of the melon plant. This is because the roots of the melon are its lifeline, and once the roots are damaged or attacked by disease, it will affect the growth of the entire plant. In addition, soil quality is also an important factor in determining the growth of melon, if the soil is too poor or the pH is not suitable, it may have a negative impact on the growth of melon.
In general, the planting years of melons need to be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation. We should focus on the health and yield of melons, both to make the most of the growth potential of melons and to avoid losses due to overplanting. Only in this way can we achieve the maximum benefits of melon cultivation and let this miraculous plant bring us more wealth and health.