Sowing method: Usually, direct drilling is used, and the sowing depth is 3-4 cm, and the specific plant spacing is determined according to the planted varieties.
Seedling management: after emergence, timely check seedlings, replenish seedlings, interval seedlings, and reverse vine treatment.
Fertilization management: mainly pre-flowering fertilizer and fruit-setting fertilizer, the fruit will be higher if there is enough fertilizer and water.
Environmental management: pay attention to the temperature and humidity at seedling stage.
I. Land consolidation
Choose a plot with sufficient light, convenient drainage and slightly higher terrain for planting. Before planting, you should prepare the soil, and you can dig the land once. Apply base fertilizer to the plot, and apply 2000kg of decomposed farm manure, 20kg of ammonium nitrate and 25kg of calcium superphosphate per mu to improve the soil fertility, which can promote the vigorous growth of cantaloupe in the later stage and achieve better results.
Second, the sowing method
In order to promote the better germination and faster emergence of Hami melon seeds, it is suggested to soak seeds in advance to accelerate germination. Sowing should be carried out when the soil temperature is stable above 14℃, which is suitable for management. Usually it is directly drilled and sown. If it is an early and middle-maturing variety, single vine pruning should be carried out according to the plant spacing of 45 cm; if it is a middle and late-maturing variety, double vine pruning should be carried out according to the plant spacing of 60 cm, and the sowing depth is about 3-4 cm.
Third, seedling management
If the planting method is proper and the climate is suitable, Hami melon seeds will germinate and emerge soon. Three days after emergence, seedlings can be checked and replenished. Generally, when seedlings grow 1-2 true leaves, they should be thinned, and only 2 seedlings should be kept in each hole. Seedlings are fixed when 4-5 true leaves grow, and 1 seedling is reserved in each hole. When the seedlings grow 5-6 true leaves, they should be reversed.
Fourth, fertilization management
20kg of superphosphate, 5kg of urea and 150kg of oil residue should be applied to each acre before the female flowers of Hami melon bloom, so as to promote better flowering and fruiting in the later period. After harvesting the fruit for the first time, 200g of potassium dihydrogen phosphate and 300g of urea should be applied to prepare a low-concentration fertilizer solution, which can be sprayed, so that it can be absorbed faster and is beneficial to the growth of the remaining fruits.
V. Environmental management
Hami melon likes warm environment, and it is best to control the temperature between 30-32℃ during the day and 18-20℃ at night before seedling emergence, so as to promote full seedling. After leaf spreading, the temperature should also be maintained at 28-32℃, which will hinder the growth in a low temperature environment. In addition, water should be strictly controlled at seedling stage, as long as the soil is slightly wet.