How to grow melon seedlings

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1. Pot soil preparation

2. Germination treatment

3. Sowing

4. Seedling maintenance

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In order for melons to grow healthily, it is necessary to use a mixture of decomposed animal manure and furnace ash as a substrate. Before sowing, germination should be carried out, the seeds should be exposed to the sun for two days, and then soaked in warm water and disinfected. Then put it in a damp cloth to accelerate germination, and control the temperature between 28-30°C. After germination, you can sow. Before sowing, water the substrate thoroughly, plant the seeds and cover them with mulch. The temperature should be controlled during the seedling stage to allow it to grow quickly.

1. Pot soil preparation

1. Pot soil preparation

To ensure the normal growth of melon seeds, the first step is to prepare soil suitable for germination, which is nutrient soil. Mix decomposed animal manure and furnace ash in a ratio of about 2:3. After mixing, stir well and then use a sieve to remove larger particles. Use carbendazim to disinfect the nutrient soil to prevent bacterial infection of the seeds.

2. Germination treatment

In order to To ensure the germination rate of melon seeds, germination treatment is required. Expose the seeds in the sun for 1-2 days, then soak them in hot water at 50°C for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly during this period. After taking it out, disinfect it with diluted potassium permanganate solution to avoid bacterial residue. After disinfection, wash the medicine on the seeds, wrap them in a damp cloth, and place them in an environment of 28-30°C for germination.

3. Sow seeds

Wait until Once the seeds have germinated, they can be sown. Water the potting soil before sowing to ensure the substrate is moist. Place the seeds on the surface of the pot soil and cover with a layer of soil of 1.5 cm. And cover it with mulch to keep it warm and moisturized. Seedlings will grow in about 5 days, and then the mulch film must be lifted to allow the seedlings to receive a certain amount of light.

4. Seedling maintenance

In In the early stages of seedling growth, temperature control is particularly important. The temperature remains between 20-25℃ during the day and around 8-10℃ at night. To prevent freezing at night, cover it with mulch and uncover it again during the day. You can also make the temperature higher to speed up the emergence of seedlings, but it is not advisable to water at this time.

2. Germination treatment

3. Sowing

4. Seedling maintenance

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