When to prune watermelon vinesWatermelon vines need to be pruned in time when they reach the expansion period. The growth of the vines in front of the melon should be appropriately suppressed and not allowed to grow too vigorously, otherwise it will consume too many nutrients and affect the expansion of the melon. When the growth is vigorous, the vines need to be trimmed every 2-3 days, which is more conducive to growth. How to prune watermelon vinesWhen caring for watermelon vines, they need to be pruned in time. When the vines grow to about one meter, a layer of wheat straw needs to be laid to fix the vines to avoid rotten fruits and damage. In addition, the newly grown vines need to be removed at any time, and the grandchild vines growing on the sub-vines need to be retained. No more pruning is required after the fruits are set. Tips for Pruning Watermelon Vine1. Pruning branches: Watermelons usually need to be pruned during the period of swelling. The growth of the vines needs to be properly suppressed, otherwise it will consume nutrients, affect the swelling of the watermelon, and be detrimental to its growth. 2. Vines pruning: The purpose of pruning watermelon vines is to adjust the nutritional growth structure of the plant. The vine cutting period is generally from the end of June to the beginning of July. There are two common methods of retaining vines, namely single vine type and double vine type. Precautions for pruning watermelon vinesWhen pruning watermelon vines, you need to be careful and stop pruning in time when the growth of the plant tends to slow down. The assimilation products produced by the side branches and leaves have a positive effect on the enlargement of the watermelon, and may increase the fruit setting rate in the later stage. In normal times, there should also be a good ventilation environment to help growth. |
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