Key Field Management Techniques for Hami Melon Cultivation

Hami melon is a specialty of **, and when people mention Hami melon they may think of **. Although it is a specialty fruit of **, it is very popular all over our country. So now, with the help of greenhouse cultivation technology, it is also grown in most places, but after all it is not a fruit we often grow, and after planting we do not know exactly how to manage it. So how should the daily management of growing Hami melons be carried out? Let's take a look together with the editor below!

1. Seedling stage management

The seedling stage is a relatively critical period for Hami melons, because the quality of management has a direct impact on the later survival rate. After the seedlings emerge, observe the emergence situation. If there is failed emergence or dead seedlings, replant in time. When the seedlings grow a certain number of leaves, thinning and final singling of seedlings needs to begin, removing the poor-growing, short and weak seedlings. Also pull out the excess weeds in the field to prevent them from affecting the growth of the seedlings.

2. Temperature

Apart from **, large-scale cultivation in most parts of our country uses the greenhouse method. Temperature has a relatively large effect on the growth of Hami melons, and controlling temperature well promotes their growth. In particular, the temperature difference between day and night is the most important. Hami melons have different temperature requirements at each growth stage. It should be noted that the temperature at night should not be too high, as it will affect the growth and development of the fruit.

3. Topdressing

Apply topdressing appropriately according to the growth of the plants. The first topdressing should be when the seedlings grow to about 5cm, applying fertilizers such as diammonium or urea. The purpose of topdressing is to promote the plants' nutrient absorption, speed up their growth rate, and preserve flowers and set fruit. When they reach a certain stage of growth, such as the flowering stage and the swelling stage, topdress in time. Pay attention to the balance of fertilizers, and do not apply a single fertilizer biased toward the fruit.

4. Watering

Water is one of the indispensable substances in the growth of Hami melons. Proper watering can effectively promote their growth, improve the fruit-setting rate, and ensure yield. Note that the flowering stage, fruiting stage and vine growth stage of Hami melons are the peak periods of water demand. The specific amount of watering is decided according to the field moisture and changes in weather. It should be noted that watering cannot be done after the swelling stage, because it will affect the fruit's sugar absorption.

5. Pruning

There are two methods of pruning Hami melons, decided according to the actual soil conditions. If soil fertility is relatively good, the two-vine pruning method can be used. Pruning is mainly to prevent diseased branches, leggy branches and overly dense branches from affecting the growth of Hami melons. It can also appropriately improve the airiness and light penetration of the orchard, enhance the plants' photosynthesis, increase the nutrient accumulation of the fruit, and raise the sugar content of the fruit.

The above five points are the field management methods for growing Hami melons. In fact, they are also the environment that Hami melons need for growth. By controlling these conditions well, we have basically achieved half of our cultivation goal. Only by doing a good job in orchard management and promoting plant growth can we maximize our economic benefits. That is all for the introduction to field management methods for Hami melons. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and following.