Rebirth in the 1980s: Remarrying the Old Wang Next Door

After returning home, Tian Mengqing and Wang Guojun began intensively collecting information on planting watermelons.

"look!"

Tian Mengqing took a newspaper and placed it in front of Wang Guojun.

"Here is the source and cultivation of the watermelons reported."

The cultivation and planting of watermelons are impressively written on it:

1. Sowing period.Open field sowing is appropriate in mid-to-late April; if it is delayed, it can be sown in early June; if heat preservation is used to raise seedlings, early supply can be sown at the end of March and early April.

2.、用种量。每亩大田用种1—1.5两，杂交瓜种子较大，每亩大田用种2—2.5两。

3. Seed soaking to accelerate germination.First soak the seeds in 50-55°C warm water (you can use two parts of boiling water plus one part of cold water) for 15-20 minutes, then add a small amount of cold water to reduce the water temperature to about 30°C, wait for the water to cool naturally for 2-3 hours, and then put the soaked Put the seeds into a small cloth bag, wash them with clean water and dry them, mix them with an equal amount of clean wet river sand, wrap them in cloth and spread them out to a thickness of about one finger to accelerate germination.The suitable temperature for watermelon seeds to germinate is 30-35°C, and they can also be placed in a 30°C incubator or by the stove to accelerate germination. Generally, they can all germinate after 48 hours.

4. Sowing in the open field.When the buds are 1-2 minutes long, they can be selected for sowing. Sow 2-3 seeds in each hole. It should still be watered once every 2 days.When the seedlings have 3-2 true leaves, the seedlings are fixed, and the thin seedlings are removed from the double plants, and the lack of seedlings is replenished in time.

5. Keep warm and raise seedlings.Nutrient pots and film-covered seedlings require fine workmanship, and the following key links should be grasped. ① Production of nutrition bowl.The bowl body can be made of old newspaper or book paper into a paper tube with a length of 20 cm, a width of 13 cm, a height of 8-10 cm, and a diameter of 6 cm. ② Preparation of nutrient soil.Use 60-70% of the vegetable garden soil that has not grown melons in recent years, add 10-15% of sieved coal ash or pyrotechnic ash, add 20-25% of decomposed pig and cow manure and 0.2% of phosphate fertilizer, fully mix, More than 300 catties should be prepared, and after preparation, it should be piled up, covered and sealed for future use. ③Management and transplanting of film seedlings.When the true leaves appear, attention should be paid to seedbed ventilation, light transmission and temperature and humidity adjustment to prevent the occurrence and damage of damping-off, anthracnose, and blight.When the melon seedlings have two leaves, choose the weather to harden the seedlings and remove the film. When the melon seedlings have two leaves and one heart or three leaves and one heart, and the outside temperature is stable at 15°C, they can be transplanted in time.

4. Choose melons and keep melons.Generally, it is advisable to choose the melon with the 2nd to 3rd female flowers on the main vine. If the branches are not pruned, sometimes there will be several melons on one plant, and the fruit shape will be significantly reduced. The young ones with poor shape can be removed. For fruit, leave 1-2 pieces to concentrate nutrients and increase fruit shape.

To grow watermelon with high yield, it is always inseparable from the accumulation of practice and experience.

Wang Guojun collected the newspapers, it was easy to talk about war on paper, but if he actually succeeded in practice, then he would be truly successful.

"How about it?"

Tian Mengqing is eager to know how it works.

"There is indeed a detailed introduction here, but to grow watermelons, you must also pay attention to the soil. The local rainwater is like planting sweet potato vines. If there is too much rain, you must prevent waterlogging, and if it is too dry, you must prevent drought. It must be the same reason. .”

"Well, that's the way it is said, but we still have to act first, and correct our methods while exploring and learning."

"dong dong dong"

During the conversation, someone knocked on the door.

"I'll open the door."

Tian Mengqing, who had good legs and feet, ran out with a 'swish'.

open the door.

"Brother?? Come in."

Brother Tian was carrying a bag of things on his shoulders, and Tian Mengqing hurriedly made way for him.

"Sister Mengqing is at home."

"Well, I was just discussing the issue of watermelon planting with the national army. Mynah, what are you carrying?"

Tian Mengqing helped Tian Bage unload the things.

Brother Tian glanced at the things he brought over, and said, "Oh, these are watermelon seeds. I don't know how many can be planted, so I just bought them in general. Also, the fertilizer will arrive in a while."

"It was supposed to be delivered to you two days ago, but I have been busy and have no time to go to the county to purchase. No, I just have time today, so I asked someone to deliver it."

"Brother Harding has to go for a trip by himself. If you don't have time, just tell me and I'll make arrangements."

Wang Guojun handed over a cup of clear water in an enamel cup, and Tian Bage raised his head and drank it all. The weather was hot and he sweated a lot, so he was naturally thirsty.

"It's okay, as long as you don't blame me, hahaha"

While talking, Tian Bage laughed heartily, Tian Mengqing and Wang Guojun were also infected by him and laughed together.

"Mynah, where are you, it's too late for us to thank you."

Tian Mengqing really admired Brother Tian's efficiency. They were not ready yet, and all his materials had already arrived.

"Yes, starling, you not only support but also do it yourself. It really makes Mengqing and I wonder what to say to thank you."

"Hey, we're all a family, what are you doing with those polite words?"

"Well, don't say it, don't say it, as long as success is the best reward."

Wang Guojun adjusted the topic.

"Mynah, you are really efficient, but we are planting for the first time, we have no experience, and we may lose money"

Brother Tian waved his hand.

"It's okay, there must be losses. There is no such thing as perfect. There has been no precedent for this since the ancient ancestors. It is all explored and practiced."

"As long as you need it, you can tell me at any time. Doing business is risky. I know and understand this. It doesn't matter. Don't worry about it."

"Oh, and, I've sent two more people to you, I'm afraid you and your wife won't be able to handle it."

Brother Tian's rhetoric made Tian Mengqing even more convinced that this person was reliable.

Sending materials and sending additional staff, Tian Bage is worthy of being in business, his mind is quick and thoughtful, Tian Mengqing thought to himself, working with him this time is a learning experience.

Wang Guojun said with a smile: "Brother, you are so thoughtful, we will not succeed this time."

"Hahahaha, success, that is a must."

Brother Tian patted Wang Guojun on the shoulder, and continued: "I have something to do later, so I'll go back first, thank you for your hard work."

"Well, okay, starling, you are busy with your work, go slowly."

Watching Brother Tian leave, Tian Mengqing suddenly thought that he hadn't mentioned the person who came to help.

"Hey, starling, who are the two people you are adding?"

Tian Mengqing shouted at the top of his voice, Tian Bage turned his head and shook his hand: "He will be here in a while, please wait patiently."

Tian Mengqing still wanted to say something, but Tian Bage had gone away.

"This mynah's efficiency is really admirable."

"Yes, and he is so generous. Since he said so, then we don't have to be restrained, and we can do it at ease."

"I don't know if Mynah will send two technicians. That would be the best."

"Ah."

Tian Mengqing also wanted to know who Tian Bage would call to help.