The Latest Pepino Melon Cultivation Techniques and Methods Tutorial

In one chapter of Journey to the West, the name pepino melon appeared, and it was even called an immortal fruit. In reality, the pepino melon truly exists, and it is also loved by many people. The pepino melon has no pit and features high protein, low fat and low sugar, making it the most commonly eaten fruit for many people during weight loss. It has anti-cancer, blood pressure-lowering and other effects, brings great benefits to the human body, and its market value is also getting higher and higher, so the editor has compiled simple pepino melon cultivation techniques for everyone's reference.

1. Site selection and land preparation

Although the pepino melon does not have strict requirements for soil and can quickly adapt and grow normally in any kind of soil, experiments have shown that in fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil, the pepino melon tree grows better, has a relatively high yield, and produces better-quality fruit. Therefore, based on these conditions, the orchard location should be chosen in a place with strong soil permeability, convenient irrigation, sufficient water sources and sufficient sunlight. Then level the land, dig trenches evenly according to the land area, make field beds at a width and height specification of 70*10cm, and use disease-free, thick-branched seedlings for planting.

2. Fertilizer and water management

In addition to applying enough base fertilizer at planting, there should be two additional top dressings during the growth period. The first top dressing should be when the seedlings grow to 0.3m, and the second should be before the flowering stage. Each time, apply 5-6 jin each of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer per mu. Do not injure the tree roots; fertilization should be carried out at a position about 10cm away from the tree roots. During flowering and fruiting, a small amount of trace elements can be appropriately sprayed to promote the speed of flowering and fruiting, but the concentration each time must not be too high; it can be applied more often but not in excessive amounts. The Beginning of Spring and the Beginning of Autumn are the stages when the pepino melon needs water most, and during this stage it should be watered frequently.

3. Pruning and training

Pruning and training the pepino melon is a relatively important step, because the pepino melon grows vigorously. For trees that are growing too strongly, overly long branches should be pruned, leaving only about 4 strong, evenly distributed branches on the main trunk. All the rest should be removed, and the inflorescences on side branches must not exceed three, nor may the fruits on an inflorescence exceed three. The number of fruits on each tree should preferably not exceed 30, and excess inflorescences and fruits should all be removed. This is because too many flowers and fruits will lead to insufficient nutrient supply, making it impossible to ensure the normal development of all fruits, and may instead reduce the quality of all fruits due to malnutrition.

4. Timely harvesting

Pepino melons generally mature during the seasonal transition in August-September. Harvesting can begin when obvious purple stripes are found on the fruit surface, or when there are no stripes but the surface is smooth and reflective. If you plan to store them for a period after harvesting, you can harvest when they are 80% ripe. After harvesting, store them at room temperature for 1-2 months, and in spring they will fully mature and enter the market.

The editor has briefly introduced the cultivation techniques of the pepino melon. It should be noted that the pepino melon is neither tolerant of waterlogging nor drought, so during cultivation, attention should be paid to protecting the surrounding temperature and humidity. Pay attention to drainage and irrigation to ensure the normal growth and development of the pepino melon. In the early stage, the pepino melon stems are relatively thin and soft, so attention should also be paid to preventing lodging. More importantly, prevent and control pests and diseases of the pepino melon, protecting both the pepino melon trees and your own economic interests.