How to Prevent Winter Melon from Cracking? A Detailed Guide to Practical Methods
In recent years, Fusarium wilt has constrained winter melon production. Based on many years of practice, the following effective control methods have been summarized: Fusarium wilt is the main disease of winter melon in our county. The pathogen is a fungus of the genus Fusarium, generally occurring at the seedling stage, and the affected parts are mainly the root crown, stem and petiole. The affected...
Once winter melon cracks, it not only affects the appearance and quality, but is also very unfavorable for storage and sale, bringing economic losses to vegetable growers. The following introduces several effective measures to prevent winter melon from cracking. Farmers may wish to give them a try.1. In rainy areas or rainy seasons, adopt the cultivation method of deep furrows with high beds or ridging with trellis cultivation.
2. Apply more organic fertilizer to increase the soil's permeability and water-holding capacity, so that the soil supplies water evenly, promoting vigorous plant growth. In addition, prune in time so that the fruit develops normally.
3. The top of the fruit and the rind touching the ground are thick, with fewer layers of wall cells. During cultivation, they can be turned over to promote fruit development and prevent cracking. When necessary, spray a 0.1% zinc sulfate or copper sulfate solution during the fruit enlargement stage to improve its heat resistance and cracking resistance.
4. After the petals fall, spray a 15PPM gibberellin solution once every 7 days, for 2 to 3 consecutive sprays, which can also prevent cracking.