Hami melon Fertilization scheme
1.After slow seedling emergence:Drip irrigation Fish protein 3-6 kg/acre, used once during each growth stage.
Drip irrigation 10-48-10+TE/15-30-15+TE Alternate use, applying 3-5 kg/acre, with an interval of 7-10 days.
2.5 days before flowering:Foliage spray EDTA-TE(Flower and fruit)800-1000 times dilution per application, 7-15 days/time , consecutive twice.
3.Setting fruit stage:Foliage spray Ca Fertilizer 800-1200 times dilution per application, 7-15 days/time , continuous use
4.Stage of expansion:Drip irrigation 12-6-42+TE/25-10-20+TE 3-5kg/acre, used continuously with an interval of 7-15 days.
Drip irrigation Seaweed 3-5kg/acre, used continuously with an interval of 7-15 days.
5.15 days before harvest:Drip irrigation Amino acid 3-5 kg/acre, one time.
Foliage spray EDTA-TE(Green leaves)1000-1500 times dilution, for one-time use.
80-80-80+HA:80:Improve the water and nutrient retention capacity of the soil for honeydew melon cultivation, and reduce the cost of fertilizer input.
0-60-340+TE:During the fruit expansion period of honeydew melon cultivation, spraying with potassium dihydrogen phosphate can not only supplement potassium fertilizer, but also have a fungicidal and protective effect against pests and diseases.
19-19-19+TE:When the root system of honeydew melon is weakened and nutrient absorption is difficult, spraying with Dukhaquan can quickly supplement the necessary nutrients for the current period.
Notes
1.The amount, frequency, and type of topdressing should be adjusted according to specific circumstances.
2.Excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer during the vine extension period of cantaloupe should be avoided to prevent negative impacts on yield and quality.
Biological characteristics
Cantaloupe belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is a variant of sweet melon. It is also known as snow melon or gong melon and is a high-quality variety of sweet melon. Cantaloupe prefers warm and dry climates and is not tolerant of cold temperatures. The optimal temperature for its growth and development is 24-30 degrees Celsius, the optimal temperature for root growth and development is 30-32 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature for root hair growth is 14 degrees Celsius. Cantaloupe requires a large difference in temperature between day and night during its growth and development. It is drought-tolerant but not tolerant of wet conditions. When there are many cloudy and rainy days with high humidity, it is susceptible to disease. Watermelon prefers sunlight and has a long growth period, so it requires a large amount of nutrients. As the cantaloupe plant grows, its fertilizer requirement gradually increases, reaching its maximum when the fruit is growing vigorously. Watermelon has strong adaptability and prefers loose, deep, well-drained sandy soil. It prefers weak acidity, with a pH of 5-7.
Fertilization requirements
Studies have shown that honeydew melons require the most potassium, followed by nitrogen, and the least phosphorus. To produce one ton of honeydew melons, the soil needs to absorb 2.5-3.5 kg of nitrogen, 1.3-1.7 kg of phosphorus, and 4.4-4.6 kg of potassium. The ratio of the three elements should be 1:0.5:1.2-1.5. Fertilization should be based on organic fertilizer, supplemented by chemical fertilizer with a scientific ratio of large and medium elements. The principle of "applying sufficient base fertilizer, applying fruit expansion fertilizer during planting, and applying foliar fertilizer skillfully" should be followed for topdressing.