The Proper Meteorological Indicators for High Quality Watermelon in Greenhouse in Central Shandong Province
The meteorological data in watermelon greenhouse in Changle County, Central Shandong Province during 2010-2011 were analyzed by LSD method.Different sowing periods were tested during Jan.15-Feb.25, 2011.Sugar content in watermelon was determined by Fehling reagent titration method, the soluble solids content was determined by Hand-held refractometer; The analysis results of meteorological data were compared with growth situation in each development period.The proper meteorological indicators for high-quality watermelon in greenhouse in central Shan dong Province were determined.The results showed that the optimum growth temperature for watermelon is 25-32 ℃, and different periods have various requirements on temperature : the optimum temperature for germination is 25-30 ℃, seedling period is 25-30 ℃, flowering pollination is 22-27 ℃, fruits development is 25-34 ℃.8 hours sunshine per day is required for watermelon development, and totally 1 000 h is required for the whole growth period of watermelon.The proper air humidity is 50%-60%, relative soil humidity is 65%-75%, seedling period 65%,tendril elongation stage 70%, fruit swollen period 75%-80%.
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