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Detailed Guide to Hand-Pollination Techniques for Watermelon
I. Selection of Node Position For watermelons grown under protected cultivation, the fruit-setting node position can be lower; for open-field cultivation in spring, the fruit-setting node position should be higher; for early-maturing varieties, the fruit-setting node position is low; for late-maturing varieties, the fruit-setting node position should be higher. The suitable fruit-bearing node position depends on the variety and climatic conditions. Generally
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Key Points for Seedling-Stage Management in Muskmelon Cultivation
① Temperature management: Before the seedlings emerge, a relatively high temperature (25-30°C) is required. After 70%-80% of the seedlings have emerged, lower the temperature to 20-25°C during the day and 15°C at night, because from seedling emergence to the flattening of the cotyledons, the hypocotyl grows fastest during this period, and this is the stage when the seedlings are most prone to
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Control Methods for Root-Knot Nematode Disease in Hami Melon
Root-knot nematode disease is an important disease of Hami melon, occurring and distributed in some areas. It can develop both in protected cultivation and in open fields, with more severe occurrence in autumn. Infection at the seedling stage has a great impact on production. After the disease develops, the rate of diseased plants often reaches more than 60%, significantly affecting Hami melon production. Symptoms mainly
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Control Methods for Fusarium Fruit Rot of Hami Melon
Fusarium fruit rot of Hami melon, also known as white mold disease, is an important disease on Hami melon, mostly occurring during storage and transport, and Hami melon and honeydew melon are susceptible to damage. The symptoms mainly affect the fruit. Initially, round, slightly sunken, light brown lesions appear at the fruit stalk, 10-30mm in size, then the surrounding area becomes
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Seed Selection and Saving Methods for Bitter Melon and Key Field Management Points
Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, is a plant in the Cucurbitaceae family and an annual climbing herb. The stems, branches, petioles and pedicels are covered with soft hairs, and tendrils grow from the leaf axils. The leaves reach 3 to 12 cm in diameter, with 5 to 7 palmate deep lobes; the lobes are elliptical with serrated outer edges. It flowers at the turn of spring and summer
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Hami melon seed planting methods and key technical points
Hami melon is a relatively high-yielding fruit, commonly seen every summer. The appearance of the Hami melon has white stripes covering the whole fruit; there are green ones, yellow ones, and so on. Its sweetness is very high. When opened, the middle of the Hami melon is hollow and filled with seeds. These
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A Detailed Guide to Growing and Eating Horned Melon (Oriental Melon) Seeds
Horned melon, many people may not know what this is when they do not see the word "melon". In fact, it is also a type of melon, with pale green skin and bright yellow flesh, and like watermelon it is a great way to cool down in summer. This fruit
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Management methods after the cut melon sets fruit and seed-saving tips
The cut melon sounds very interesting; just like its name suggests, it is a vegetable that is eaten while being cut. It is a product of crossing gourd and pumpkin, and its taste is somewhat similar to pumpkin, but its shape is completely different. It looks a bit like an enlarged version of a large loofah, but
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How to Grow Melon Seedlings? Detailed Planting Methods and Steps
Abstract After melon seedlings emerge, ventilation and hardening off should begin. The daytime temperature should be kept at around 20-25°C, and the nighttime temperature is best kept at around 10°C. During the seedling stage, more fertilizer and water should be applied to prevent the seedlings from being harmed by root rot. Timely pinching and vine training should be carried out on melon seedlings to
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When to Start Bitter Melon Seeds? A Full Guide to Seed-Starting Methods and Timing
Summary of bitter melon seed-starting methods: First prepare the nutrient soil. To prevent fungal diseases, soak the seeds in a carbendazim solution or similar for about 1 hour, then soak them in warm water to promote sprouting. During this period, control the temperature well and ventilate promptly. Once they sprout, they can be sown.
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