Muskmelon – Page 3

Seed rate of Muskmelon

Seed rate of muskmelon vary on spacing and varieties.

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The muskmelon is sensitive against frost and some diseases eg.powdery mildew, downy mildew, root rot, and yellow mosaic etc.
For the management of these diseases, before sowing seed treatment should be applied.
Treat seed with carbendazim 50% WP fungicide @ 2g/kg of seed.
Or apply Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% fungicide 2g/kg of seed.
For the controlling of yellow mosaic virus, seed should be treated with imidacloprid 600 FS. (48%) 1ml/kg seeds.
Then seed may treat with Trichoderma viride @ 4 gm per kg of seeds.
20-30 min.time interval keeps for using next chemicals.
After treatment, dry seeds in shade and then do sowing immediately.

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31/12/2018

Soil requirement for muskmelon –

Muskmelon can be cultivated on wide range of soils.
cultivation is best suited on sandy loam/light textured, warm, well-drained soils with high organic matter. High yield within organic matter.
High yield with good flavor can be expected with soil pH 6.0 to 7.0.
Soil temperature below 15°C slow the seed germination and growth.
Alkaline soil with high salt concentration is not suitable for cultivation.

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18/12/2018

Suitable Climate for Muskmelon Cultivation:-

The best sowing time of muskmelon is November to February.
The muskmelon thrives best and develops the highest flavor in a hot dry climate.
High temperature and sunshine produce melon high in sugar contents.
Though sweetness and fine flavor are hereditary characteristics, yet they are greatly influenced by environmental condition.
It is highly susceptible to frost; it is grown as a summer crop.

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