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Please what is the best time to plant egusi (melon)? Is it ok to plant it about now?

JuanDeDios:
Please what is the best time to plant egusi (melon)? Is it ok to plant it about now?

Where are u?

It's raining season so yes

What else have u planted?

CaSttLe:
Where are u?

It's raining season so yes

Farm is in Edo State. I heard it yields better when planted before the rains start.

In Niger State we started planting it last week, when it rained heavily.

JuanDeDios:
Farm is in Edo State. I heard it yields better when planted before the rains start.

I also farm from Edo State, we hit the farm my early March but planting now will put ur harvest in june-july with its heavy rains, be prepared for slow harvest

ekerensima:
I also farm from Edo State, we hit the farm my early March but planting now will put ur harvest in june-july with its heavy rains, be prepared for slow harvest

So if I plant by May ending, when will harvesting be? Do heavy rains reduce yield?

JuanDeDios:
So if I plant by May ending, when will harvesting be? Do heavy rains reduce yield?

I dey prepare to plant this may as well, but budget 4 months max. by the the vines should be dead. But if you're in a hurry you could research for other ways to know if it's ready for harvest. with 3-4months for harvest, you'll be getting it around July-August

ekerensima:
I dey prepare to plant this may as well, but budget 4 months max. by the the vines should be dead. But if you're in a hurry you could research for other ways to know if it's ready for harvest. with 3-4months for harvest, you'll be getting it around July-August

Thank you.