The Latest Preventive Measures for Premature Aging in Melon and Fruit Vegetables

Because melon and fruit vegetables bear a large amount of fruit, if fertilizer is not applied in time, premature aging is very likely to occur during the growing process, which will seriously affect the yield and bring relatively large economic losses to farmers. So how should premature aging in melon and fruit vegetables be prevented? Follow the editor to learn about it.

1. Prune at the right time

The main purpose of pinching vegetables is to prevent excessive vegetative growth, reduce excessive nutrient consumption, and promote the plant to bear more fruit. Practice has proved that reasonable pruning of peppers can significantly increase the yield. Pepper pinching is generally carried out after the first batch of peppers has been harvested, cutting off the 8 branches that grow above the 4 main branches near the base. For cucumbers, pinch them at the 25-leaf stage to promote the formation of second-crop cucumbers; otherwise, nutrient transport is very likely to be blocked. For tomatoes, pinch after the fruit has set on the 4th truss, and leave two leaves at the same time, so as to avoid premature aging of the root system and curling of the lower leaves.

2. Remove old leaves

All kinds of melon and fruit vegetables should have the old leaves, diseased leaves, and withered leaves on the lower part removed in time. This can prevent the field from becoming too densely shaded, reduce the plant's nutrient consumption, effectively control the spread and expansion of pests and diseases, improve the field's appearance, promote healthy plant growth, enable the plant to bear more fruit, and increase the yield.

3. Apply additional fertilizer in time

Melon and fruit vegetables are crops that need a lot of fertilizer and consume fertilizer quickly. To ensure sufficient nutrients, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied at planting. In addition, during the seedling stage, before flowering, at the maturity stage, and after harvest, fertilizer should be applied in several separate topdressings, combining nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and medium and trace elements. Especially after harvesting in the middle and late stages, applying additional fertilizer in time provides sufficient nutrients for plant growth and development as well as flowering and fruiting. This is the key point for preventing premature aging in melon and fruit vegetables.

4. Irrigate and regulate soil moisture

Irrigation can be carried out appropriately according to the actual climate and soil conditions. When watering, small amounts of water should be applied frequently to prevent washing away the base of the ridges and damaging the plant roots. In addition, after heavy rain, drainage and waterlogging prevention work should be done well, draining water and reducing humidity, so as to ensure the normal growth and development of the seedlings and avoid water accumulation that causes root rot.

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