Detailed Explanation of Pepino Melon Planting Methods and Technical Points
The pepino melon (Pepino Melon) was originally named muskmelon eggplant, with the scientific name: South American muskmelon eggplant Pepino Melon, Solanum muricatum Aiton. Also known as longevity fruit, phoenix fruit, and brilliant fruit, it originates from South America and belongs to the Solanaceae family as a perennial dicotyledonous herbaceous plant. It can also be called immortal fruit, fragrant pear, or brilliant fruit. When the fruit ripens, the skin turns golden yellow and the shape resembles a human heart. Its flesh has a unique taste, is crisp and juicy, neither sour nor astringent, and like tamarind, it is a popular fruit.
Pepino melon planting methods:
1. Environmental requirements : Pepino melon has certain temperature requirements. The *** lowest temperature for sprouting new buds is 10 degrees, flowering and fruiting occur above 18 degrees, and temperatures above 38 degrees will sunburn the pepino melon leaves, while below 0 degrees will cause freezing damage, so during planting it is important to pay attention to temperature and take timely measures to avoid unnecessary damage.
Pepino melon is not particularly drought-tolerant, so when choosing soil, soil with deep layers and good drainage should be appropriately selected. The order of its nutrient element absorption is potassium > nitrogen > calcium > phosphorus > magnesium, so fertilization must follow its absorption characteristics to achieve the *** best results.
2. Variety selection: Variety selection for pepino melon is very important. A good choice will increase the yield and quality of pepino melon, while the opposite will not.
3. Cultivation techniques: For pepino melon planting, the first step is to choose a good planting method, whether seed propagation for seedling raising or cutting propagation for seedling raising. Only after determining the seedling raising method can the following steps be carried out. During the cultivation period, attention should also be paid to hoeing weeds and preventing diseases.
4. Land preparation and fertilization: Use a combination of agricultural machinery fertilizer and organic fertilizer, open furrows according to the cultivation row spacing, and apply evenly to the ground.
5. Transplanting: There are temperature requirements for transplanting. The air temperature must be above 5 degrees, the 10cm soil temperature must be stably above 12 degrees, and attention should be paid to watering 2 days before planting seedlings. The transplanting density should be determined according to the harvest period and the number of fruit clusters retained on the tree.
6. Field management: There are temperature requirements for transplanting. The air temperature must be above 5 degrees, the 10cm soil temperature must be stably above 12 degrees, and attention should be paid to watering 2 days before planting seedlings. The transplanting density should be determined according to the harvest period and the number of fruit clusters retained on the tree.
7. Pest and disease control: There are mainly two diseases of pepino melon, one is gray mold and the other is viral disease. For gray mold, 1000 times dilution of Sumilex among potassium-based control agents can be used for control, and for viral disease, 0.1% potassium permanganate spray can be used for control.
The main pests are aphids, whiteflies, and red spiders. Whiteflies can be controlled by spraying 1000 times dilution of 10% buprofezin emulsifiable concentrate. Use 2000-3000 times dilution of Kelmante spray to control red spiders and tobacco thrips.