After flowering and fruiting, the plants of wax gourd are short, poor in growth, few in individuals, weak in growth, especially small in leaf area, resulting in less nutrients synthesized by photosynthesis, which can no longer meet the needs of plant growth, flowering and fruit setting, thus causing premature aging.

Preventive measures: In view of this method, we should choose excellent varieties with vigorous growth when planting, and then choose deep, loose and fertile soil when selecting soil, strengthen fertilizer and water management, and improve the nutrients needed for plant growth, especially when the plants are weak. In order to avoid premature aging, we can appropriately pick some flowers or young fruits to reduce nutrient consumption.

2. Insufficient application of base fertilizer.

When wax gourd grows, there is a great demand for fertility, especially base fertilizer. If the basal fertilizer is not applied enough, the fertilizer is not applied in time in the later period, and the supply of nutrient elements is insufficient, the plants will appear premature aging.

Preventive measures: In the case of applying base fertilizer, timely fertilization should be carried out according to the growth and fertilizer demand of plants, so as to supply sufficient nutrients and avoid premature aging. At the same time, the plants will be premature, and foliar spraying and root topdressing can be carried out at the same time.

3. Soil problems

Wax gourd has strong adaptability to soil, but some farmers choose rough land in order to implement crop rotation or avoid other crops. They planted in plots with heavy soil viscosity, poor fertility and lack of fertilization, and did not loosen the soil and weed in time, leaving them to fend for themselves, leading to premature aging of plants.

Precautionary measures: wax gourd has strong adaptability to soil and can be planted in general soil. As long as the soil is not too barren or has a high pH value, it can generally grow and bear fruit normally, so be diligent in management after planting.

4, improper watering

During the growth and fruiting period of wax gourd, the demand for water is extremely huge. If watering is too little at this time, the plants will not reach the water needed for fruiting, and premature aging will occur. However, when growing, if watering too much, the soil will accumulate too much water, which will affect the soil permeability, hinder the growth of root system, hinder its normal respiration and absorption, and lead to plant withering and premature aging.

Precautionary measures: Water should be based on the growth state of plants. Watering should be done in time in dry season to keep the soil moist, and drainage should be done in time in rainy season to prevent waterlogging and root rot.

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