Cucurbita melo is a rare high-quality melon in China.

it is a variation of zucchini, and both young and old melons can be eaten.

so how to plant the honeydew melon? Today, Xiaobian will share with you the planting techniques of Cucurbita melo. Let's take a look!

1. Field preparation

Cucurbita melo has strong adaptability to the environment, and the soil that can generally grow pumpkins, zucchini and other melons can be used to grow Cucurbita melo.

Secondly, the method of soil preparation is similar to that of planting zucchini, which is to dig deep and raise low, clean up the impurities in the field, disinfect and kill insects, sprinkle enough farmyard manure or organic fertilizer, and then ditch for sowing.

2. Sowing methods

There are generally two sowing methods for honeydew melons, namely direct seeding and seedling transplanting.

the planting time is usually around February every year.

Generally, direct seeding is to dig holes according to a certain density, then sprinkle three or four seeds in each hole, and cover the seeds with soil.

Seedbeds need to be prepared for seedling raising and transplanting, and then seeds are evenly scattered on the seedbeds, gently patted into the soil, and covered with a layer of straw for seedling emergence.

Planting techniques and management points of Cucurbita melo

3. Interplanting and replanting

When the Cucurbita melo seedlings grow to about 1 to 12 centimeters, transplanting and replanting can be carried out.

Generally, only two seedlings can be left in each hole, and the extra seedlings can be pulled out for transplanting or replenishing seedlings.

when the seedlings grow to about 2 cm, planting should be carried out according to the density of 1.5 meters between rows and 1 meter between plants.

4. fertilization and scaffolding

after planting, two things need to be done, namely fertilization and scaffolding.

Fertilization should be carried out about four or five days after planting, mainly using nitrogen fertilizer for hole application, or using manure water for irrigation.

After a week, build a bracket under each pumpkin seedling, and then pull the pumpkin seedlings to the bracket with a rope to grow, which can not only reduce diseases, but also enhance the permeability in the field and increase the yield of pumpkin.

generally, it needs to be fattened for about two or three times during the growth period of Cucurbita melo seedlings.

Then fertilization is carried out before flowering and after melon planting, mainly potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer.

5. Weeding and watering

When the seedlings grow to about 3 cm, we should carry out intertillage weeding, and the weeding should be light, so as not to hurt the roots of the seedlings.

In general, there is no rain within one or two days after planting, so it is necessary to water appropriately, followed by later watering, which needs to be determined according to the water demand of melon seedlings. It is also important to pay attention to timely drainage when there is more rain, so as to avoid water accumulation in the field and cause diseases.

Planting techniques and management points of Cucurbita melo

6. Pest control

Cucurbita melo has strong disease resistance and few pests and diseases.

Common diseases are virus disease and powdery mildew.

We can use ningnanmycin aqua to prevent and control virus diseases, while fluosilazole is generally used to prevent and control powdery mildew.

The main pest is aphid. We can use dimethoate or rotenone EC to kill it, and the effect of trichlorfon is also very good.