Honey pumpkin is the representative of pumpkin at present. It comes from hybridization, and its sugar content and fineness are higher than ordinary pumpkin. When cooked, it is yellow skin and red meat, which is rich in nutrition. Because of its good stress resistance and high yield, it has become the choice for farmers to plant. Because miben pumpkin is relatively speaking, first, the market demand is stable and the demand is large; Moreover, in the process of planting, the growth is vigorous, the branches are many, the yield is high, and the farmers gain a lot; Finally, the taste is excellent and the meat is thick, which consumers like to eat; Therefore, farmers will generally plant pumpkins!

1. Soil selection

Honey pumpkin has strong adaptability. It should be planted in loose and fertile sandy loam. Before planting, apply sufficient organic fertilizer.

sow seeds

Sowing can be carried out in February, and attention should be paid to keeping the soil moist, which is beneficial to seed water absorption, expansion and germination. Spring sowing should not be too late, otherwise the fruit setting will be poor and the yield will be low.

Cultivate seedlings

After sowing, the temperature is kept at 25-30℃, and the temperature at night is controlled at 12- 15℃. After watering, properly ventilate, raise the temperature, and plant when the leaves are 3-4.

4. colonization

Before planting, sufficient organic fertilizer should be applied, planting holes should be dug, one plant should be planted in each planting hole by deep ditch and high ditch method, and attention should be paid to covering and watering to ensure the rapid growth of seedlings.

Pruning and tendrils

Pruning vines is very important, which can make the stems and vines of honeydew melons evenly distributed and increase the fruit area of honeydew melons.

6. Fertilizer and water management

After pumpkin planting, nitrogen fertilizer should be applied topdressing to promote plant growth. In the process of pumpkin expansion, it is necessary to apply calcium fertilizer, boron fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. Pumpkins need to be heavily fertilized after sitting, and don't water them too much.

harvest

When the honey pumpkin is ripe, it will turn orange, which is the best time to harvest it. Attention, handle it carefully. To sum up, it is suggested that farmers who have the demand and interest in planting pumpkins can try this new scientific research achievement instead of "bodybuilding honey pumpkins"! This variety is suitable for planting in Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Henan, Shanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang, Fujian, Xinjiang, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, Chongqing and other areas with similar climate and pumpkin cultivation habits.