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Proper Method Of Raising Cantaloupes Continued
The article details cantaloupe cultivation from soil depth and root understanding to shallow surface tillage and furrow management. It covers root pruning cautions, weed control with a fourteen tooth harrow, and handling alfalfa sod, plus training and irrigation strategies to keep fruit out of ditches. It also discusses pest prevention including insects like cucumber beetles and the aphis, natural enemies, and the Bordeaux mixture for diseases. It warns against unsafe market practices and emphasizes quality over volume to protect markets.
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