The Latest Tutorial on Field Management Techniques and Methods for Trichosanthes kirilowii
Trichosanthes kirilowii (Chinese cucumber) is a medicinal gourd. In recent years, people who grow Trichosanthes kirilowii seized a money-making opportunity when the market for it was favorable, so Trichosanthes kirilowii cultivation has become a fairly popular money-making project. Growing Trichosanthes kirilowii is basically similar to growing other gourds, but to increase the yield of Trichosanthes kirilowii, you still need to pay attention to field management. Today we will mainly learn about field management techniques for Trichosanthes kirilowii. Let's take a look.
1. Intertillage and weed control
Trichosanthes kirilowii is generally transplanted when the seedlings have grown to about 10 to 15 cm. After transplanting, we need to check the growth of the seedlings in the field and replant missing seedlings in time. When the Trichosanthes kirilowii seedlings have grown to about 20 cm, the first intertillage and weed control after transplanting is needed. At this time, shallow cultivation is generally used for weed control to avoid damaging the roots of the Trichosanthes kirilowii seedlings. Later intertillage should be carried out according to the specific growth of the Trichosanthes kirilowii seedlings. Generally, after multiple waterings or continuous rainfall, timely intertillage is needed to avoid soil compaction. After the gourds set later, the number of intertillage operations should be reduced as much as possible.
2. Fertilizer and water management
Seedling transplanting is generally chosen on cloudy and rainy days, so watering is not needed in this case. However, if the planting weather is relatively dry, then watering is needed. The first topdressing is generally done when the Trichosanthes kirilowii seedlings have grown to about 40 to 50 cm, mainly with quick-acting fertilizer. At the same time, topdressing is best done on rainy days so that the nutrients can be absorbed better. During the growth period of Trichosanthes kirilowii, topdressing is generally carried out three times, and the fertilizer types used are the same as for the first topdressing. Later fertilization is done by applying an appropriate amount of fertilizer after each harvest of Trichosanthes kirilowii. Generally, watering is needed when fertilizing. Next, according to the different growth stages of Trichosanthes kirilowii, adjust the amount of watering reasonably.
3. Building trellises
To increase the yield of Trichosanthes kirilowii, reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases, and make later management easier, trellises need to be built when the Trichosanthes kirilowii seedlings have grown to about 50 cm. The height of the trellis is generally about 1.8 to 2 m. Fix the supports well, burying them about 30 cm deep, then connect the tops of the supports with thick rope, and guide the Trichosanthes kirilowii seedlings onto the supports to climb and grow. This can also help control the air permeability in the field.
4. Pruning branches and removing shoots
When guiding the Trichosanthes kirilowii seedlings onto the supports, excess stems and leaves can be removed, keeping only two or three strong branches. When the main vine has grown to about 4 to 5 m, remove the terminal bud of the main vine to promote branch growth, then keep secondary vines, tertiary vines, and reserve branches in the same way as before. At the same time, when pruning branches and leaves, arrange the vines well to avoid overlapping and squeezing. Only in this way can air permeability in the field be ensured and nutrients be supplied in a concentrated way.
5. Artificial pollination
The fruit-setting rate of natural pollination in Trichosanthes kirilowii is relatively low, so the yield of wild Trichosanthes kirilowii is basically unstable and relatively low. Based on this characteristic, we need to carry out artificial pollination in field management so as to improve the yield and quality of Trichosanthes kirilowii. Generally, a writing brush or feather can be used to apply pollen from male flowers onto the stigma of female flowers so that pollination is sufficient. Only in this way can yield be guaranteed.
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