植物学及园艺学英文版 botany and horticulture 9.pptVIP

Seedless Watermelon Transplant Production Guidelines Dr. Richard L. Hassell Clemson University Coastal Research and Education Center Charleston, South Carolina Rhassel@clemson.edu Dr. Jonathan R. Schultheis North Carolina State University Department of Horticultural Science Raleigh, North Carolina jonathan_schultheis@ncsu.edu Table of Contents Introduction Seed Trays Soil Mixes Tray Preparation Seeding Germination Chambers Greenhouse Growing Introduction Seed Trays Soil Mixes Choose as coarse a mix as possible for the tray chosen. (Examples are: Metro-Mix 300, Fafard Professional No 2, Pro-Mix BX) Do not use a plug mix! -Plug mixes are too fine. -A fine mix makes it easy to over water making less oxygen available to the roots Tray Preparation 1. Fill trays 24 hours before seeding. 2. Wet trays to field capacity. 3. Let trays stand 24 hours before seeding to drain excess water. 4. If warm water is not available, place trays in area where temperatures of the mix are at least 850F before seeding. Seeding Seeding Seeding Germination Conditions Seed Germination Takes Place In Two Stages A. When The Root Emerges (Germ Rooms Only) B. When The Hook Appears (Greenhouse Only) Uniform Soil Temperature In Germ Room Must Be Maintained A. Seedless Need 850F Germination Conditions Germination Dependent On Moisture A. Too Much Inhibits Oxygen B. Too Little Prevents Seed Swell Apply A Cover Of Vermiculite, Plug Media, Sand, Perlite Greenhouse Growing Greenhouse Uniform humidity controls is a must no matter what the size of chamber chosen! Excellent seed germination after 48 hours in the germination room at 85oF Seed germination beyond 48 hours at 85oF to 90oF Root elongation and initiation of root hairs Seedling emerging through soil mix 1. After 48 hours, move trays to the greenhouse. 2. Temperatures. -Set night temperature at 650F. -Cooling set to come on at 70-750F. -Too warm setting will cause hypocotyl stretching. 3. Do no