A Detailed Guide to Hami Melon Seed Selection and Seedling Raising Methods
Hami melon is a very sweet and fragrant fruit, cultivated in many regions of our country, mainly produced in the Turpan Basin, with very rich varietal resources. According to different maturity periods, it can be divided into early-maturing, mid-maturing, and late-maturing varieties. Below we will mainly learn about the seed selection techniques and seedling raising methods for Hami melon.
I. How to select Hami melon seeds?
1. Early-maturing varieties
The main early-maturing varieties include Huangdanzi, Naxigan, Yibaotang, Baozi Kekouqi, Shitian 401, etc. Their characteristics are thin rind, fine flesh, and a rich fragrance.
2. Mid-maturing varieties
The main mid-maturing varieties are loved by people for their crisp, juicy red heart, thick and delicate flesh, and refreshing fragrance.
3. Late-maturing varieties
The main late-maturing varieties include Heimeimao Mijigan, Qingmapi Mijigan, Paotaihong, Qingpi Hongrou, Qingpi winter melon, Huangpi Bairou Kekouqi, etc. The characteristics of "Heimeimao" and "Qingmapi" are that the flesh is pale green; after storage, the flesh gradually changes from crisp and hard to soft, tender and juicy, sweet and refreshing with a mellow fragrance.
II. What are the seedling raising methods for Hami melon?
1. Seed treatment
Use physical or chemical agents for seed treatment to kill pathogenic bacteria attached to the seed surface, achieving the effect of disease treatment and prevention.
2. Cropping system
Reasonable crop rotation, rotating for more than three years, and never continuous cropping.
3. Sowing density
10005 to 12510 plants per hectare.
4. Seedling stage management
Control the seedlings for more than 25 days during the seedling stage to promote robust root development.
5. Fertilization management
Base fertilizer should mainly be high-quality organic fertilizer, applying ≥22500 kg of organic fertilizer per hectare, supplemented with ≥1500 kg/hectare of oil residue, reasonably matched with a small amount of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound chemical fertilizer. The use of pure nitrogen chemical fertilizer is prohibited.
6. Water control management
Control water during the seedling stage, generally do not water. During the fruit ripening stage, adhere to the principle of small and frequent irrigation, with appropriate water control. Stop watering 3 to 5 days before picking.
7. Pruning
Use single-vine pruning or double-vine pruning methods to promote fruit setting. When the young fruit grows to the size of an egg, thin the fruit, keeping one fruit per plant.
8. Management after fruit setting
When the fruit develops to the netting stage, begin cushioning and turning the fruit to promote fine, uniform netting on the fruit. If the fruit is exposed to sunlight, cover the fruit to avoid sunscald.
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