Kiwano Melon Cultivation Methods and Prospect Analysis

In recent years, kiwano melons have been appearing on the market more and more, but their price is currently on the high side and not many people grow them. Below, the editor brings you the cultivation methods of kiwano melon and an analysis of its cultivation prospects.

I. Cultivation Methods of Kiwano Melon

1. Site Selection

The planting site for kiwano melon is generally chosen in a place with relatively high terrain, a warm climate, and good permeability and drainage, preferably a field with a slight slope. At the same time, the previous crop in the planting site must not be a crop such as melons, fruits or vegetables.

2. Fertilization

When fertilizing, we need to do it in two stages. The first is the seedling plot, where we only need to till the soil level and add nutrients. The second is the planting site, where during tilling we need to clear away weeds and impurities in the field, apply base fertilizer well, and finally, according to a width of

3. Seedling Raising

Generally, sowing is carried out in April and May and in August and September each year. Before sowing, soak the seeds for two hours, then take them out and mix them with a medicinal solution, and place the seeds at a temperature of 25 to 30 degrees for germination. After 24 hours, sowing can be carried out. When sowing, the land needs to be watered thoroughly, the seeds are coated with fine sand and scattered on the seedbed, covered with a layer of plastic film, and finally we wait for the seedlings to emerge.

4. Field Planting

When the kiwano melon seedlings have grown five or six leaves, that is, about 10 to 15 cm, they can be pulled up for transplanting. When pulling up the seedlings, be careful not to break the roots, and at the same time some soil from the seedbed can be kept with them, so that the transplanted seedlings are more likely to survive. The planting density is implemented at 1-1.5 m per plant and 2-2.5 m per row.

5. Daily Management

After field planting is completed, watering should be carried out, as this can improve the survival rate of the seedlings. About 4-5 days after field planting, observe the growth of the seedlings and, according to the situation, carry out topdressing, watering and replanting. After the seedlings have taken root, weeding is needed, and basically 3-4 weedings are needed each year. During the flowering period, kiwano melon needs more water, so water once a week. During the seedling separation stage, flowering stage, early fruiting stage and full fruiting stage, topdressing is mainly based on chemical fertilizers, and 3-4 fertilizations are needed each year. When the kiwano melon seedlings grow to 40-50 cm, supports should be built to let them grow upward, which can not only reduce pests and diseases but also increase their yield.

6. Pest and Disease Control

Kiwano melon has strong vitality, and pests and diseases rarely appear throughout its growth period, but it cannot be ruled out that under high temperature and high humidity conditions, powdery mildew and downy mildew may be triggered. If these symptoms are found, it is necessary to strengthen the control of water temperature and temperature in the field, and at the same time triadimefon can be used for control. Secondly, cutworms occasionally appear, and we can use disha xing for control.

II. Cultivation Prospects of Kiwano Melon

At present, our country has not yet widely cultivated kiwano melon. It is a fruit introduced from abroad, and its growth characteristics are shown in strong roots and stems, good resistance and few pests and diseases. Its taste is rather unique, unlike ordinary fruits, and its market price is on the high side. Although it has not yet been accepted by most people, from the development trend of the market in recent years, just like when durian first entered the country, it will slowly be accepted by people.

Compared with other fruits, kiwano melon is relatively simple to grow, mainly in areas with a warm climate. In addition, kiwano melon has good development prospects, and farmer friends who want to grow it can give it a try.