Key management techniques for growing black-skinned winter melon in autumn
How should black-skinned winter melon be managed when planted in autumn? Experienced readers are asked to describe the methods in detail. Black-skinned winter melon is high-yielding, high-quality, and tolerant of storage and transport, making it one of the melon and vegetable varieties that farmers have actively planted in recent years. Therefore, Zhongdiwang has compiled the key management points for growing black-skinned winter melon in autumn, listed in detail below for readers' reference...
How should black-skinned winter melon be managed when planted in autumn? Experienced readers are asked to describe the methods in detailBlack-skinned winter melon is high-yielding, high-quality, and tolerant of storage and transport, making it one of the melon and vegetable varieties that farmers have actively planted in recent years. Therefore, Zhongdiwang has compiled the key management points for growing black-skinned winter melon in autumn, listed in detail below for readers' reference.
Point one: Fertilize winter melon reasonably:
When the winter melon seedlings grow to 2-3 leaves, apply 1.5-2 kg of urea plus 1.5 kg of compound fertilizer per mu, diluted with water, to promote rapid seedling growth. When the seedlings grow to 6-7 leaves, a heavy vine-promoting fertilizer should be applied: 30-40 kg of peanut bran, 1000 kg of pig manure (the peanut bran and pig manure must first be mixed and composted until decomposed), and 10-15 kg of potassium chloride per mu; for weak seedlings, add 5-10 kg of urea. After the flower buds open, carry out foliar topdressing together with pest and disease control; generally, micro-fertilizers such as monopotassium phosphate and Gaomeishi can be sprayed.
Point two: Water management for winter melon:
During the seedling stage of winter melon, the soil should be kept alternately dry and moist, and watering can be done once every 5-6 days. When the vines grow to the vine-running bed, water should be applied to the vine-running bed to encourage the stems to produce adventitious roots. However, watering should not be too frequent, to prevent inducing disease. After rain, attention should be paid to drainage and waterlogging prevention; do not let water accumulate in the beds.
Point three: Management of the winter melon plant:
When the winter melon vine reaches about 1 m in length, use 3 or 4 bamboo poles to build a drum-shaped frame, with a thicker bamboo pole laid horizontally across the top, connecting each drum frame as a dragon root to make the support firmer. When the vine grows to the 16th-20th node, it can be guided onto the frame. Winter melon bears fruit mainly on the main vine, and the main vine has strong branching ability and many lateral buds, so lateral buds should be removed promptly.
Point four: Pest and disease control for winter melon:
Fusarium wilt and phytophthora blight are the main diseases harming winter melon production, and agents such as Keshade, streptomycin, copper oxychloride, and Ridomil can be used. Pests include leaf miners, cabbage caterpillars, yellow squash beetles, and thrips, which can be sprayed and killed with Kewobao, Nongdile, and similar products. The above pesticides should be used alternately to prevent pests and diseases from developing resistance.
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