Planting techniques of muskmelon (Bailan melon)

Melon, also known as cantaloupe, melon, Wallace melon and so on, is a common seasonal fruit, taste sweet, crisp and juicy, deeply welcomed by everyone. So, what are the planting techniques for melons? Let's get to know it together.

1. Growth habits

Muskmelon is suitable to grow in loam or sandy loam with deep soil layer, rich organic acid, fertile soil and good air permeability. Muskmelon belongs to drought-tolerant and waterlogging-tolerant plants, and its root distribution is shallow, so it needs higher soil moisture and lower air humidity. The air humidity is about 50 is the most suitable for muskmelon growth, the suitable temperature for its growth is between 18 and 25 degrees, and the suitable temperature for flowering and fruiting is between 22 and 25 degrees. Generally speaking, it is more suitable to plant melons in the western regions of China, such as Xinjiang and Gansu, where the sunshine is sufficient, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the soil is sandy loam, the melons planted are sweeter and of higher quality.

2. Seed selection and sowing

The selection of seeds should be based on the local soil, climate and the needs of farmers. Disinfect the seeds before sowing, so as to reduce the incidence of diseases in the later stage. The disinfection method is as follows: the seeds can be disinfected in low concentration carbendazim solution for 10 minutes. The sowing of muskmelon seeds can be divided into spring sowing and autumn sowing, spring sowing in February-March and autumn sowing in August-November. When sowing, you can choose a nutrition bowl or nutrition bag to raise seedlings, or use the method of seed direct seeding, apply sufficient base fertilizer before sowing, apply 3000-5000 kg of rotten farm manure and 50 kg compound fertilizer per mu, fertilize in the depths of the soil layer, and then sow 2-3 seeds in each hole. After sowing, it is necessary to pour enough water to promote seed germination.

3. Seedling stage management

The seedlings of muskmelon grow very fast after emergence, especially those cultivated in nutrition bowls or bags, so in order to avoid excessive growth of seedlings, we should strictly control water and temperature. After emergence, the temperature should be controlled at about 20-25 degrees during the day and 10 degrees at night. At the same time, the management of fertilizer and water should be strengthened, and the application of thin compound fertilizer and water once a week can promote the growth of seedlings. In the seedling stage, it is necessary to plough and weed in time to promote root development, prevent weeds from grabbing seedling nutrients, but also control diseases, because many diseases come from roots, and the diseases will be more serious when the roots are underdeveloped.

4. Pest control

Melon has many diseases and insect pests, and the main diseases at seedling stage are root rot, powdery mildew and rust. Metalaxyl or metalaxyl aluminum and copper can be sprayed to control root rot and Bordeaux solution to control powdery mildew and rust. Muskmelon pests are mainly aphids, followed by night moth, armyworm, cotton bollworm and so on.

The above is the planting method of melons arranged by Xiaobian for you. I hope I can help you.