What to Do About Herbicide Damage in Oriental Melon? Remedial and Preventive Methods

The oriental melon is a common fruit, currently widely cultivated throughout the country, and during the growing period of oriental melons, pests and diseases may occur, requiring the use of pesticides. If pesticides are used improperly, herbicide damage may occur. So, what to do about herbicide damage in oriental melon?

1. What to do about herbicide damage in oriental melon?

For herbicide damage in oriental melon, different solutions should be adopted depending on the situation. If the wrong pesticide was used or the pesticide application rate was too high, a large amount of clean water can be sprayed promptly for leaching. If the crop is only mildly damaged, an appropriate supplemental application of nitrogen fertilizer can help the crop recover growth as quickly as possible. If the crop is severely damaged, watering, intertillage, and additional application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be carried out promptly to promote root development and enhance the plant's ability to recover.

2. Is there a difference between oriental melon and muskmelon?

Although oriental melon and muskmelon are both fruits of the Cucurbitaceae family, there are still some differences.

1. Different places of origin: oriental melon is mainly produced in the southern regions with relatively high rainfall, the individual fruits are smaller, and most are round in shape; muskmelon is mainly produced in the northern regions with abundant sunshine, the individual fruits are larger, and the shape is round or oval.

2. Different appearance: oriental melon can be golden yellow, light green, or whitish, with a relatively thin rind that does not break easily; muskmelon is generally green, yellow, or white, with a relatively thick rind that easily cracks after ripening.

3. Different sweetness: because oriental melon is produced in the south, where rainfall is relatively high, sunlight is insufficient, and the growing period is short, the sugar content converted is relatively low, and the fruit produced has a strong fragrance but insufficient sweetness; because muskmelon is produced in the north, where sunlight is abundant, photosynthesis is sufficient, and consumption at night is relatively low, the sugar content converted is relatively high, and the fruit produced has a light fragrance but full sweetness.