Growth characteristics of watermelon and sweet potato

1. Temperature characteristics

Watermelon red sweet potato is a newly cultivated sweet potato variety in our country. It grows slower than ordinary varieties and has strict requirements on growth temperature. The suitable temperature is around 25 degrees. If the temperature is lower than 10 degrees, its growth will stagnate, and if it is lower, it will gradually wither and die.

2. Lighting characteristics

The plant is a typical short-day plant. When it grows stems and leaves, it must receive sufficient sunlight. If the light is insufficient, its growth will be affected and the yield will be reduced.

3. Moisture characteristics

The amount of water the plant needs must be controlled well. Generally speaking, you can water it more when the plant is growing vigorously. At other times, you don't need to water it too much, otherwise it will inhibit the growth of the root system.

4. Nutrient characteristics

After the plant enters the growth period, you can apply some nitrogen fertilizer to the plant, which can effectively promote the development of the plant's stems and leaves, but you must grasp the amount when fertilizing. You can also add a small amount of phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer to increase fruit yield.