Muskmelon irrigation technology

Muskmelon needs a lot of water in the process of growing, and the moisture in the soil itself depends on rainfall, so it is not enough to supply growth. It needs artificial irrigation to meet it. However, due to the water demand of muskmelon is also limited, too much water is easy to crack the fruit, so it is necessary to reasonably regulate the soil water content to control good growth.

I. characteristics of water demand

Melons need enough water to grow, but there is fear of stagnant water, stagnant water will retting the roots, too much water will crack the fruit. Compared with drought and high temperature tolerance, muskmelon leaves and large stems are mainly composed of water, early long stems and leaves will need to be watered frequently, keep leaves open for good light and function to produce nutrients, and stems need a certain amount of water to transport materials. Flowering period does not need too much water, easy to fall flowers. The fruit needs enough moisture in the later stage. But not too much.

2. Irrigation

1. Seedling stage

Seedling stage can be less watering, seedling refining to improve disease resistance. A small amount of water supply to the root system is conducive to the development of root system and promote plant growth. Drip irrigation in the field can be used in small amounts and for a long time.

two。 Flowering stage

During flowering, there is generally no watering or less watering. More watering is easy to drop flowers and reduce the rate of fruit. Unless there is a drought in the flowering period, it is necessary to properly water it at night to maintain its normal development.

3. Fruiting period

When fruit setting is common, it should be watered every other week to meet the demand until the fruit stops growing or until the fruit turns yellow. The method of sprinkler irrigation can be used directly without impacting the soil and not hurting the roots.

Matters needing attention

Every irrigation must be thoroughly watered, wet all the roots, not dry, wet, will cause too long. In order to save time and effort and facilitate absorption, chemical fertilizers can be dissolved in irrigation water and continuously absorbed through drip irrigation. The sudden change of temperature can not be watered, which will affect the soil temperature. Excessive drought should gradually increase the amount of water to recover at night. Soil consolidation should be watered thoroughly before ploughing.

It is very important to master the water content of melon planting irrigation, and it must be controlled in the most suitable state that is sufficient but not more than. Therefore, it is necessary to use the methods described above for irrigation. In order to achieve a good growth state.