Temperature Management of muskmelon planting

Melons, also known as cantaloupe, Bailan melon, taste sweet, more moisture, very popular, for muskmelon planting temperature management is very important. So, what is the temperature management of melon planting? Let's get to know it together.

1. Planting period

The temperature management during the planting period of muskmelon is very important, which is directly related to the growth of muskmelon seedlings and the rate of flowering and fruiting in the later stage. When planting, the soil temperature of about 10-12cm should be above 15 degrees, and the temperature should be adjusted reasonably according to different varieties. For example, the low temperature tolerance of thin-skinned cantaloupe is stronger, while that of thick-skinned cantaloupe is weaker, which can not be ventilated within three days of planting and improve the ability of soil heat preservation and moisture preservation. It can be properly managed at high temperature, and the soil temperature can be raised to about 38 degrees under the premise of sufficient water.

2. Slow seedling stage

When the temperature in the planting greenhouse rises gradually and the seedlings grow a new leaf, the temperature should be controlled at about 31-32 degrees. If the planting varieties are thick-skinned, the temperature should be raised to about 33-35 degrees appropriately, and the temperature should be kept at about 13 degrees at night. The slow seedling stage is mainly managed by watering, promoting root growth and balancing the growth of underground and aboveground. When the temperature is above 30 degrees in the morning. It is necessary to properly ventilate, keep the temperature within the appropriate range, stop ventilation when it drops to about 24 degrees in the afternoon, maintain the greenhouse temperature, and raise the soil temperature.

3. Extension period

The extension period is an important growth period of muskmelon, the stems and leaves of muskmelon will accelerate the growth rate during this period, and the temperature requirements will be relatively strict. In this period, the temperature should be controlled at about 26-28 degrees. If it is thick-skinned muskmelon, the temperature should be raised to about 30 degrees properly, and the temperature should not be too high. If it is beyond the suitable range, it will easily lead to melon overgrowth, affect the differentiation of muskmelon female flowers and reduce the rate of fruit setting.

4. Flowering and fruiting stage

The flowering and fruiting stage is the critical time for muskmelon to blossom and fruit. at this time, the temperature should be properly reduced, and the temperature should not exceed the range of 15-30 degrees. If it exceeds this temperature range, it will seriously affect the pollination of muskmelon and reduce the rate of flowering and fruiting. The optimum temperature should be controlled at about 26-27 degrees, to avoid excessive temperature fluctuations, to maintain a stable temperature, to prevent muskmelon can not adapt to reduce the rate of fruit setting.

5. Expansion period

About a week after the successful pollination of the melon plant, it will enter the expansion period, at which time the melon will change from vegetative growth to reproductive growth, so it is necessary to appropriately increase the temperature to promote the expansion of the melon fruit, and the temperature should be raised to about 32 degrees. The thick-skinned melon should be increased by about 2 degrees, and the night temperature should be controlled at about 17-18 degrees. When the lowest temperature is above 15 degrees, ventilation should be done. Reduce temperature and humidity to prevent diseases and insect pests.

The above is the temperature management of muskmelon, I hope it can help the growers!