Gardeners who grow melons in the southern regions, as a rule, do not pay attention to the formation of melons.
But if you live in regions characterized by short and cool summers, you should definitely do this.
Your task is to direct all the plants' energy towards the formation and ripening of the harvest, and not towards the growth of the vines.
Since melons produce female flowers mainly on lateral shoots, pinch the main stem after 4-5 leaves.
As a result, you will create an incentive for the growth of additional lashes.
Wait until they (those same additional vines) grow up, and then pinch them too – this time above the 3rd leaf.
Another important step you need to take is to regulate the amount of fruit.
This means that in southern regions no more than 6-8 fruits are allowed to be left on the plant, and in cool regions no more than 4-5 melons.
Previously, we talked about green manure , which fights pests, weeds and diseases.
