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 its surface is indeed very smooth, and it keeps growing very long. It is generally grown on high trellises so that it does not fall to the ground.
How to manage cut melon after the seedlings set fruit
1. Water: After the cut melon has set fruit, it needs a large amount of water. At this time, we must pay attention to whether the water in the field is sufficient.
2. Pesticides: After the cut melon is cut, pesticides can no longer be sprayed, otherwise they are likely to remain in the melon flesh, which is very harmful to health.
3. Fertilizing: Because the cut melon needs to absorb a large amount of nutrients to grow after setting fruit, we need to apply a large amount of additional fertilizer at this time to ensure its continued growth. It is best to apply natural organic fertilizer.
Can cut melon save its own seeds
Like pumpkin, cut melon can also be kept for seed. However, do not choose ones that have already been cut, because most seeds from such melons develop poorly. When planting, it is best to keep relatively superior cut melons for seed use. After taking the seeds out of an uncut melon, remember to dry them in the sun and store them in a relatively dry and cool place.
Growing conditions for cut melon
1. Soil: Cut melon is grown in many areas of our country, and it can be planted wherever the soil environment is relatively good. The main areas are southern Hunan and northern Shandong, among others, where it can be grown.
2. Temperature: In the early stage, the suitable temperature for raising cut melon seedlings is generally about 28°C. This temperature is the period when cut melon seedlings sprout most easily, and it also helps increase the germination rate of cut melon.
3. Light: Cut melon generally has relatively low light requirements, but it cannot be exposed to long-term strong sun or grown completely without sunlight either.
Most people may not know about cut melon yet. After learning about it, you can try growing cut melon. In fact, the taste of cut melon is in no way inferior to pumpkin, and it is even a bit sweeter than pumpkin. The only thing more troublesome than pumpkin is that in the early stage, a relatively tall trellis needs to be built. However, to save costs, it can also be planted next to some trees and allowed to climb along them.