Studies On Introduction And Cultivation Techniques Of Muskmelon In Xiangxi

This paper gave an overview of progress in melon breeding and cultivation techniques in domestic and foreign.For meeting the production of melon in Xiangxi,the seven species have been selected from introduction of the 12 domestic and international high-quality new varieties of melon.Through field trials,the "Baitiane" high-quality varieties of melon have been successfully selected.The systematically experiment was carded out to study its main agronomic traits and cultivation technology,and certain reference was provided for muskmelon industry development in Xiangxi.The tests showed that "Baitiane" muskmelon integrated character was superior to other varieties,suitable for protected cultivation in spring and summer.Their mainly characteristics was high yield and quality,strong growth vigour,ease to fruit set.Its yield was about 2449.5kg/667m~2;shape of fruit was round;white fresh was about 4.1cmthick with juicy and good flavor;average single fruit weight was 1.13kg;centre soluble solid content was 14.3%and whole growth period was about 101 days in spring.It was about 46 days from blossom to harvest,and its fruit was easy to storage and transport.The necessary cultural technique research indicated:cultivation density in big awning shelf culture of "Baitiane" muskmelon set the plants 60cm apart allowing 100cm between rows,two vine training with two retained setting fruits.3000kg/667m~2 of well-rotted compost,45kg/667m~2 of ternary compound fertilizer and 150kg/667m~2 of rapeseed cake, was better than other fertilizing methods.The fruit size was appropriate;the centre soluble solid content and yield was high,and the economic efficiency was good.The most opportune sowing date was about July 16th.Xintuzuo cucurbita was preferable varieties of rootstock as grafted "Baitiane" muskmelon.After sank fruit 1min with density of 1000mg/L Turk,aired drying,wrapped it with Fresh protecting bag,and then stored under normal atmospheric temperature.The preserving result showed that could effectively maintain muskmelon's quality,delay the softening rate of fruit and extend storage time.