Planting methods and management techniques of melon

The planting methods and management techniques of melon are as follows:

I. Planting methods

Seed selection: When planting melon, the temperature of open field cultivation in spring should be above 65438 05℃ to prevent seed rot. The suitable growth temperature of melon is 18~25℃, and it will not germinate below 8℃. Select seeds with good maturity, fullness and color, and remove empty shells, shrinkage and sundries from the seeds. The fuller the seeds, the higher the vigor and the higher the germination rate.

Land selection: choose deep, breathable and fertile soil, and don't choose to plant in waterlogged land or dry sandy land. Melon is drought-resistant and not waterlogged, so the drainage measures of the land must be good, so as not to endanger the normal growth of melon. After land selection, soil preparation and harrowing should be carried out to reach the sowing state. Water before seedling raising, keep the soil moist, and apply basic fertilizer, mainly phosphorus, potassium and organic fertilizer.

Soak seeds: Before soaking seeds, dry the seeds for 2-3 days, dry the selected seeds in the sun and turn them frequently, so that the seeds can better receive light and break their dormant state. Soak the selected seeds in warm water at 50℃ and keep stirring. After about 5 minutes, the water temperature will drop. At this point, stop stirring and soak the seeds for 4 hours.

Then take out the seeds and soak them in potassium permanganate for 20 minutes, then rinse them with clear water, drain the water and accelerate germination with a wet towel, and adjust the temperature to about 28℃.

Sowing: Sow the seeds and cover them with 1cm thick soil. In order to play a certain role in heat preservation, it needs to be covered with plastic film. The temperature is between 15~30℃, and seedlings can emerge after 20 days. If you encounter cooling weather, you need to keep warm.

Second, the management technology

Watering: The melon needs to be replenished once after planting for about 3 days, and then watered after a week's delay in emergence. During its growth, it should be watered according to the dryness of the soil. When the soil is dry, it needs to be watered again. But during flowering, pollination and fruit setting, try not to water them.

Fertilization: Pay attention to the balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in fertilization, avoid partial application of nitrogen fertilizer, and apply more foliar fertilizer appropriately to improve melon yield.