What are the cultivation requirements for Hami melon? Read this article to understand the latest requirements
Hami melon is native to the Xinjiang region and is a Xinjiang specialty. It has a unique flavor and many people like to eat it. It is currently sold all over the country. The Xinjiang region has hot days and cool nights, and the large temperature difference between day and night is suitable for Hami melon to accumulate sugar and suitable for growth. So what are the specific environmental requirements for Hami melon growth, and can it be planted in other regions? Next, the requirements in various aspects will be introduced one by one from the environmental factors that affect it.
1. Temperature
It likes high temperatures, and high temperatures are beneficial to the growth of Hami melon. When emerging, the daytime temperature is required to be above 30 degrees, and at night it needs 18 to 20 degrees. After the seedlings emerge and grow leaves, the temperature should be lowered. During the day it should be between 25 degrees and 28 degrees, and at night it should be lowered by two degrees accordingly, about 15 degrees to 16 degrees. Once the plant grows a little larger, it can return to the temperature requirements before emergence.
2. Humidity
The water requirements are very strict. Except during the fruiting period, when a little more water is required, water must be controlled at all other times. With sufficient water, it grows well, but too much water will damage the root system. It is generally normal for the soil to be dry. During the vegetative growth period, water roughly by seepage irrigation, once a month. During the fruiting period, it depends on the soil moisture content. As long as there is no drought, it can be watered once every half month or so.
3. Light
The light requirements are strict. Sufficient light is needed for it to flower and bear fruit. Otherwise, it may not be able to flower or bear fruit. With sufficient daylight and long light duration, the growth is better. The fruit is sweeter and the nutrient content is higher. An annual sunshine duration of more than 3000h can achieve high quality and high yield. In addition, different varieties have certain differences in light requirements. It cannot grow and develop under short-day conditions.
4. Soil and Nutrition
For soil, fields that have not previously grown other crops are best, but if there are none, there is no other way. It is best not to plant it after melon and fruit crops. Solanaceous fruit crops have many diseases, so do not rotate with solanaceous fruit crops. As for the pH of the soil, it is best to plant in acidic soil. Do not mix and use multiple fertilizers, as fertilizer damage is likely to occur. Some growth regulators need to be sprayed to increase the sugar conversion rate. Mainly spray melon foliar fertilizer during the maturity period. Apply more compound fertilizer during the flowering period. After fruit setting, supplement with phosphorus fertilizer and calcium fertilizer.
The growing conditions for Hami melon are relatively demanding. It needs high temperatures during the day, low temperatures at night, a dry environment, and controlled water. Such a climate may mean that other regions cannot satisfy these growing conditions either, but now artificial facility cultivation can also make it flower and bear fruit, though the quality cannot be compared. The above content is provided for everyone's reference.