The giant pumpkins are popular in agricultural tourist parks and rural tourism because of their large fruit formations and their rich value in view. However, the relatively small number of people growing these pumpkins in our country, due to inexperienced cultivation and low market awareness, undoubtedly creates new development opportunities in the agricultural sector. This paper will explore in depth the cultivation techniques of giant pumpkins and help interested growers to better master the farming techniques of this new breed。
I. Qualitative and nutrient ratio
Magnificent pumpkins have a high demand for matrices and usually choose artificially formulated matrices such as peat, organic fertilizers, pearl rock and coconut mixtures. The percentages are 60 per cent peat, 30 per cent organic fertilizer, 5 per cent pearl rock and 5 per cent coconut. To meet the nutritional needs of pumpkins, full nutrient irrigation should be used. The main components of this formulation include: calcium nitrate 850 mg/l, potassium nitrate 400 mg/l, magnesium sulphate 300 mg/l, ammonium phosphate 150 mg/l, lycée 16 mg/l, boron acid 3 mg/l, zinc sulphate 0. 22 mg/l, manganese sulphate 2 mg/l, copper sulphate 0. 08 mg/l and ammonium sulphate 0. 02 mg/l. Maintained at 3. 7 ms/cm by regulating ec values (soluble salt concentration) to ensure a balanced supply of nutrients。
Ii. Management of seedlings
The breeding process for giant pumpkins is crucial, and first of all, the choice of good varieties, such as that of giant pumpkins in the united states, which are born for approximately 125 long days, with leaves as wide as 70 centimetres, roots well developed, strong and flourishing, with the fruit growing in deep red and elliptical shapes. When seedlings are grown, the seed is sprung in the appropriate greenhouse, when the seed is sprouts, it is planted in a container about 20 cm in diameter, at a temperature of 20-30°c, until the seedling grows to one centimetre of the three leaves before being transplanted into a planting pit. In order to ensure survival, one seedling per den is planted, ensuring more than 9 square metres of growth space per seed。
Iii. Fertilizer management
During the first week of planting, nutrients began to be applied at an initial rate of 15 kg per plant, increasing to 30 kg per plant as plant growth accelerated. It is important to note that the growth of pumpkins in the preceding period has been slow, so that fertilization should not be too large to cause an excessive burden on the roots。
The whole chicken
The whole branching of giant pumpkins is a key component in ensuring high productivity. First, it removes all the branches of the tubular base and concentrates on supplying the main branches to promote their healthy growth. Adequate light conditions are maintained throughout the period of growth until the number of leaves reaches around 100, at which point the results begin to flow. Premature fruit should be removed in a timely manner to reduce nutritional loss. When each female is open, the pollination is carried out in a timely manner to ensure its quality. The quality and production of pumpkins can be improved effectively through careful management and timely retention of fruit。
V. Selection of fruit
The fruit selection of giant pumpkins is also important. It usually leaves fruit on the main chicken, with only one well-developed fruit per female. In choosing the fruit, the fruit is symmetrical and undamaged. When the fruit grows to tennis hours, the final selection leaves the best fruit. This process contributes to the concentration of nutrition supplies, thereby improving the quality and production of fruits。
Concluding remarks
As a new crop with a collective appreciation and practical value, giant pumpkins are not complex in their planting techniques, and good economic benefits are achieved by following scientifically sound management measures. The giant pumpkins are certainly a worthwhile option for farmers who want to try to grow new crops and open up agricultural markets. It is hoped that the cultivation technologies offered here will bring practical help in promoting modern agriculture and innovation。
