Analysis of the Latest Reasons Why Melons Do Not Set Fruit

Melon is also called muskmelon, and in some places cantaloupe is also called melon; it is an annual plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. Melon has good adaptability and is grown in all parts of our country, and in recent years melon sales on the market have also been quite good. Many melon growers previously left messages for the editor, saying that their melons do not set fruit, or that fruit setting is unstable. Why is this? Below, the editor will take everyone to explore the answer.

1. Reasons for not setting fruit

There are many reasons why melons do not set fruit. For example, if the melon has too many female flowers and too few male flowers, or too many male flowers and too few female flowers, this will affect pollination, and naturally it is very likely that fruit will not set. Next is improper fertilization, which causes excessive vine growth, and this also prevents fruit setting; there is also malnutrition, where the growing point of the vine competes with young fruit for nutrients, causing fruit drop; if the growing environment is unsuitable, such as temperature, moisture, soil, and light, these factors will also affect the fruit setting of melons; finally, some pests and diseases also have a very large impact on melon fruit setting. These are all reasons why melons do not set fruit.

2. Prevention and control methods

For the different reasons why melons do not set fruit, the solutions we adopt are also different. Generally speaking, the most commonly used method is to do a good job of training the melon vines and pinching the tips, as this can regulate nutrient supply and improve the relationship between growing branches and young fruit growth. There is also the rational use of fertilizer, not applying nitrogen fertilizer alone, and combining it with the use of phosphorus, potassium, and boron fertilizers, while also applying reasonable topdressing under the condition that sufficient base fertilizer has been applied. When the growth ratio of male and female flowers is poor, we can use artificial pollination to increase the fruit setting rate. Finally, reasonably control water supply and spray in combination with growth-regulating hormones, which can increase the fruit setting rate.

3. Points to note

When we grow melons, there are also many places that need attention, so as to ensure the fruit setting rate of melons. Generally speaking, when choosing agricultural chemicals for melons, we should buy them from regular manufacturers. Next is to use them according to the usage and proportions in the instructions. There is also the fact that when melons are artificially pollinated, there are special pollination agents, so do not choose the wrong pollination agent; pollination is generally done after 4 p.m. or 6 p.m.

4. The relationship between growth and fruit setting

The growth of melons has a very large impact on fruit setting; it can be said that they have an interdependent relationship. The vigor of melon stem and leaf growth is greatly related to the amount of fruit set, but this does not mean that the more vigorous the stem and leaf growth, the more fruit will set. Next, melons need pruning during the growth process, and this is also regulating the relationship between growth and fruit setting. This is mainly to control vine growth and increase the fruit setting rate. Therefore, when everyone grows melons, the relationship between growth and fruit setting is also a topic that must be studied.

The above is the analysis of the reasons why melons do not set fruit that the editor has brought to everyone today. At the same time, several solutions and points to note during the planting process were also introduced, hoping to help everyone. If everyone wants to understand the complete melon cultivation techniques, remember to leave a message for the editor.