The Latest Guide to Melon Seedling Raising Techniques and Methods

Melons are widely distributed across various regions of our country and are a very common fruit. In rural areas, they can even be seen growing wild along country paths. Melons are rich in carbohydrates and vitamin C, making them a fruit with relatively high nutritional value. Now, the area under artificial cultivation is also growing larger and larger, so how should we raise seedlings before planting? Below, the editor brings you the seedling raising techniques for melons. Let's take a look!

1. Seed selection and sunning

Take seeds from fruits that are free of pests and diseases and growing vigorously. When selecting seeds, be careful not to dirty them, and choose plump seeds that are similar in size. Then wash the seeds with clean water, cleaning the flesh and mucus off the seed coats. Next, on a sunny day, spread the washed seeds evenly on plastic film to sun them. While sunning the seeds, turn them at regular intervals to ensure they receive even light and improve the effect of sunning. The main purpose of sunning the seeds is to increase the germination rate and promote germination and sprouting.

2. Seed treatment

After sunning the seeds, put them into warm water at about 58 degrees for soaking. During soaking, stir the seeds continuously to ensure they are heated evenly. If the water temperature drops during soaking, promptly reheat it to the appropriate temperature, and after about 30 minutes, remove the seeds and air-dry the moisture. Then place the seeds in a container prepared in advance, pour in warm water at about 25 degrees, and soak them for about 7 hours. After soaking, take them out, rub off any mucus remaining on the seed coats, wrap them in a wet cloth, and place them in an environment of about 28 degrees for germination. Once the radicle emerges, sow them at the appropriate time.

3. Sowing at the right time

After all the preparatory work is done, sow at the appropriate time. First, prepare the seedling bed, mix the nutrient pots, and apply sufficient base fertilizer. Then control the planting density and sow at the right time. When sowing, place 1-2 seeds in each nutrient pot. After sowing, cover with fine soil, water thoroughly to promote seed germination, and then cover with a layer of plastic film. Strengthen field management. Aside from watering once after sowing, no watering is needed before emergence. Keep the temperature at about 28 degrees, do a good job of warming, and provide sufficient conditions for the seeds to germinate and sprout.

4. Seedling stage management

After the seeds have successfully sprouted, keep the temperature at about 24 degrees; it should not be too high or too low, and the maximum temperature must not exceed 31 degrees. When the nighttime temperature is below 8 degrees, do a good job of insulation. Also, after emergence, observe the field conditions, and water appropriately when the soil is found to be turning white. Then, one week before transplanting, control the amount of watering. Do a good job of ventilating the greenhouse to prevent the seedlings from growing leggy and affecting the growth of the melons. When the seedlings have grown to about 5 leaves, they can be transplanted and set out at the appropriate time.

The above is a brief introduction to melon seedling raising techniques. Melons have relatively strong growth ability, and they also have high yield and good quality. However, after transplanting, everyone should also do a good job of field management to ensure the healthy growth of the melons. If you want to know how to manage them specifically after transplanting, you can check the related articles on this website! That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting us.