What to Do About Deformed Pepino Melons? Causes and Prevention Methods
Pepino melon, also known as pepino or melon pear, is native to South America. Because its skin turns golden yellow when ripe and its fruit resembles a human heart, it is called heart fruit. It is rich in nutrients and is a very popular fruit. At present, it is cultivated in many places in China, but due to the influence of climate differences, many people encounter many problems when growing it, and deformed fruit is one of them. Let's take a look at the prevention and control methods for deformed pepino melon fruit below.
1. Poor flower bud differentiation
During the flower bud differentiation stage of pepino melon, if it is kept under low temperature conditions of 8-10 degrees for a long time, it will cause its flower bud differentiation to be affected, resulting in deformed pepino melons. This generally occurs on the first to second fruit clusters on the lower part of the plant.
Prevention and control measures: Strengthen the management of pepino melon during the seedling stage, prevent the seedbed from being too wet or too dry, and prevent the day-night temperature difference from being too large. At the same time, strengthen fertilizer and water management, apply organic fertilizer in time, ensure the comprehensive and balanced supply of various nutrient elements, and prevent pepino melon plants from excessive vegetative growth and from forming aged seedlings.
2. Improper use of hormones
Many fruit growers often use fruit-setting hormones during the growing process to increase the fruit-setting rate. When hormones are used improperly or the hormone concentration is too high, and the supply of fertilizer and water is insufficient, it will cause deformed fruit development.
Prevention and control methods: When using fruit-setting hormones, be sure to note that the concentration should not be too high. In addition, the spraying time and method must also be correct.
3. Excessive vegetative growth of plants
When fertilizer and water are sufficient, plants often grow vigorously. This means vegetative growth exceeds reproductive growth, which often inhibits normal flowering and fruiting of the plant. Fruit growth and development do not receive sufficient nutrients, which often induces deformed fruit.
Prevention and control methods: Strengthen root management. This can be done by applying 800-fold diluted Jiamei Hongli 2-3 times, which can effectively prevent excessive vegetative growth and premature aging of plants.
The above is an introduction to the causes of deformed pepino melons and prevention methods. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.