How long is the growth period of watermelon? A detailed explanation of the growth cycle
Watermelon is planted very widely in our country, and it is basically grown in all parts of our country. The nutritional value of watermelon is very high, its sugar content is high and its taste is fresh and sweet, so it is also welcomed by many people. When growing watermelon, we must fully understand each growth stage of watermelon so that we can manage it better. So what growth stages does watermelon have? Below, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!
1. Germination stage
In the entire growth period of watermelon, the first growth stage is the germination stage of watermelon. The germination stage of watermelon usually refers to the period after sowing when the seeds begin to sprout and then until the cotyledons unfold. This period is collectively called the germination stage of watermelon. During the germination stage of watermelon, we should focus on the growth of watermelon seedlings, avoiding excessive vegetative growth that causes the seedlings to become leggy seedlings. Leggy seedlings are very weak in growth, are prone to yellow leaves, and their disease resistance is also very poor. Under normal circumstances, the germination stage lasts about 10 days, not very long.
2. Seedling stage
After watermelon goes through the germination stage, the seeds successfully sprout and grow into seedlings, and then it enters the seedling stage of watermelon. The seedling stage of watermelon is generally the period after true leaves emerge until there are 5-6 leaves. During the seedling stage, the growth rate of the watermelon plant is relatively slow. During this period, we should focus on management and pay attention to the differentiation of the seedling roots and various growth organs. If management is poor, various problems are very likely to occur, affecting the later growth of watermelon, and both yield and quality will be greatly affected. The seedling stage of watermelon usually lasts about one month.
3. Vine elongation stage
After the seedling stage, the growth period of watermelon enters the vine elongation stage. Usually after watermelon grows 5-6 leaves, the plant begins to elongate its vines. From this time until the end of fruit setting and the opening of female flowers, this period is the vine elongation stage of watermelon. Compared with the seedling stage, the watermelon plant in the vine elongation stage grows relatively fast, and its duration is also shorter than the seedling stage, generally only about three weeks. During this time, attention should be paid to water and fertilizer management to supplement the watermelon with sufficient nutrients and water and promote the growth of watermelon.
4. Fruiting stage
The fruiting stage is the growth stage after watermelon has passed the vine elongation stage. This is the most important growth stage of watermelon. Usually from the end of fruit setting until the opening of female flowers and the expansion of the fruit, this period is the fruiting stage of watermelon. During the fruiting stage of watermelon, the demand for nutrients and water is relatively high, so everyone should also pay special attention to watering and fertilizing to ensure the nutrient supply for watermelon. At the same time, attention should also be paid to field management, intertillage and weeding, etc., to ensure the growth of watermelon fruit. The fruiting stage of watermelon generally lasts about one month.
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