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Green and efficient intercropping cultivation technique for Brassica oleracea and Cucurbita moschata

  • ZHAO Hua ,
  • HUANG Cui’e ,
  • XIAO Jie ,
  • WANG Canjie ,
  • LI Lina ,
  • ZHU Wenzhao ,
  • ZHOU Nianying ,
  • XIONG Jinjian
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  • Green Food Management Office of Tianmen City, Hubei Province, Tianmen 431700, China

Received date: 2025-02-11

  Online published: 2025-11-12

Abstract

The green and efficient cultivation techniques for the intercropping of Brassica oleracea and Cucurbita moschata were systematically summarized and analyzed. This model should choosen sandy loam soil with a pH of 6-7, deep soil layers, convenient irrigation and drainage, and a previous crop that was non cruciferous plant. For Brassica oleracea, varieties with strong stress resistance were selected, such as Baodaoqinggeng. Seedlings were raised from late November to December, and transplanted in early February of the following year. For Cucurbita moschata, varieties such as Mobaonangua were selected, with seedlings raised in early February. Intercropping begins in early March, adopting a configuration of “two ridges of Brassica oleracea, one ridge of Cucurbita moschata”, to improve land use efficiency and fully utilize solar and thermal resources. Brassica oleracea seedlings were cultivated using plug trays and transplanted on overcast days or in the afternoon of sunny days when they had developed 5-6 true leaves, with a planting spacing of 50 cm between rows and 25 cm between plants. Base fertilization primarily consists of sulfate of potash compound fertilizer (750 kg/hm2), organic fertilizer (7 500 kg/hm2), and borax (7.5 kg/hm2). Seven days after transplanting, calcium ammonium nitrate (225 kg/hm2) was applied as a topdressing, followed by an additional application of compound fertilizer (150 kg/hm2) during the rosette stage. After transplanting, frequent watering was carried out to promote seedling establishment, while soil moisture was maintained during the growth period, with particular attention to drainage during the rainy season. The prevention and control of pests and diseases were mainly based on agricultural, physical, and biological measures, supplemented by chemical control. Specifically, this includes timely plowing and weeding, cleaning the fields, hanging insect traps, and spraying 68% metalaxyl-M·mancozeb and Bacillus thuringiensis to control downy mildew and cabbage green pests. Harvesting takes place when the curds were fully expanded and firm. Cucurbita moschata seedlings were raised using plug trays and transplanted when they develop 3-4 true leaves. When the plants reach the 5-leaf stage, the growing tips were pinched, and 4-5 robust lateral vines were selected and retained. Once the vines reach 50-70 cm in length, they were guided and pinned down to promote rooting. Water management follows the principle of “restricting early, promoting during mid-growth, and restricting later”. During the fruiting period, adequate water supply was ensured, while irrigation was halted 10 days before harvest. For disease control, Bacillus spp., zineb, and imidacloprid were used to manage diseases such as phytophthora blight, downy mildew, and cutworms. The fruits were harvested when the skin became thick and a distinct waxy bloom was evident. This intercropping model effectively utilizes light, heat, and land resources, achieving a balance between increased yield and efficiency and green production, with significant economic and ecological benefits.

Cite this article

ZHAO Hua , HUANG Cui’e , XIAO Jie , WANG Canjie , LI Lina , ZHU Wenzhao , ZHOU Nianying , XIONG Jinjian . Green and efficient intercropping cultivation technique for Brassica oleracea and Cucurbita moschata[J]. Anhui Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2025 , 31(21) : 25 -28 . DOI: 10.16377/j.cnki.issn1007-7731.2025.21.006

天门市位于江汉平原北部,其丰富的水资源、天然富硒土壤,充足的年日照等气候特点和优势条件,为当地蔬菜产业发展提供了极其优越的环境。在当地农业生产中,蔬菜产量占比较大,已成为天门现代农业产业体系的新支柱、新名片[1]
花椰菜(Brassica oleracea)是十字花科芸薹属植物,其营养丰富,富含蛋白质、多种维生素和钙、磷、铁等矿物质,具有较高的营养价值和经济价值[2-3]。南瓜(Cucurbita moschata)是葫芦科南瓜属一年生蔓生草本植物,富含膳食纤维、多糖类、类胡萝卜素和果胶等物质,具有促进肠胃消化、提高机体免疫功能和解毒等作用[4-5]
套种模式是一种集约化利用时间、空间,优化农业产业结构的高效栽培模式,在农业生产中被广泛推广。不同作物生长习性存在差异,借助合理的套种模式可充分发挥其生物学互助作用,从而实现降低生产成本、提高土地利用率、提高劳动生产率、提高经济效益和生态效益等目的[6-7]。花椰菜属于浅根系蔬菜,不耐干旱,喜湿润环境,种植周期较短,可与其他作物搭配种植;南瓜是一种深根系植物,耐旱性强,易于管理,其叶片是天然的遮盖物,可遮挡太阳,降低温度,为其他植物提供适宜的生长环境。建立花椰菜—南瓜套种高效栽培模式,能充分利用作物特性,均衡养分供给,降低生产成本。本文总结了花椰菜—南瓜套种栽培技术,为提高蔬菜生产效率提供参考。

1 地块选择

花椰菜和南瓜套种应选择土质肥沃、耕层深厚疏松、富含有机质、保水保肥性好、排灌方便、酸碱度适中(pH 6~7)、相对集中连片的砂质壤土地块。要求前茬未种植过十字花科蔬菜,避免影响下茬作物的营养吸收[8]

2 品种选择

花椰菜应选择高产、抗逆性强、商品性好、适合春夏生长的品种,如宝岛青梗、翠雪、明星80天、富美100天等。南瓜应选择高产、抗逆性强、适应性广、商品性好的系列品种,如墨宝南瓜、蜜本南瓜、板栗南瓜等。

3 茬口安排

花椰菜于11月下旬至12月上中旬播种育苗,翌年2月初开始定植,5月中下旬陆续采收。南瓜于2月上旬进行穴盘育苗,通常在设施大棚内育苗,待幼苗长至2~3片真叶时移栽定植,生长周期25~35 d,于6月下旬至11月上旬分批次采收。从3月上旬至6月可安排花椰菜与南瓜套种。

4 套种方式

根据2种植物的生长习性及种植地块情况,选择单畦双行种植模式。首先对种植地块进行翻耕,确保深耕30 cm以上,同时清除田块中的杂物和石块等。开沟起畦,畦高20 cm,畦面宽70 cm,沟宽30 cm,每畦种植2行花椰菜,间隔50 cm左右,各畦留边10 cm即可,南瓜的畦面宽度同花椰菜保持一致。采用2:1的畦数配置,即连续种植两畦花椰菜后种植一畦南瓜,并以此类推。

5 花椰菜栽培技术

5.1 播种育苗

选择苗床育苗或穴盘育苗方式。苗床育苗的苗床宽度在110~120 cm,苗床长度依地形而定,将苗床间的泥土挖到床面上做高畦,整平压实。穴盘育苗可选用规格54 cm×28 cm的50孔或72孔的穴盘用作育苗盘,需525~750盘/hm2;选用富含有机质的商品育苗专用基质作为育苗基质,在装盘前1 d浇水预湿,使其充分吸水均匀,确保基质含水量在30%~40%,以用手紧握可成型而无水滴,松开手后即散开的状态为宜。
种子点播,每穴盘播1~2粒饱满种子,播后盖0.5~1.0 cm厚基质,浇透水,育苗时气温偏低,因此需搭建小拱棚,将育苗盘放至拱棚内,拱架间隔约1 m,搭好拱架后盖上双层遮阳网保湿。出苗后视天气及幼苗生长情况灌溉,一般于早晨或傍晚进行,整个生长期基质湿度保持在70%~80%。

5.2 移栽定植

待叶片长至5~6叶时即可移栽定植,通常选择晴天下午或阴天移栽,选择长势健壮、均匀的幼苗,定植按照行株距50 cm×25 cm进行,定植密度以45 000株/hm2为宜。移栽后浇透水,做到土坨不散,定植后若存在缺苗或幼苗长势较差的情况,需及时补苗换苗。

5.3 水肥管理

充足的肥水可保障幼苗的良好生长,花椰菜对肥水的需求量较大,一般基肥施用硫酸钾型复合肥(N:P:K为15:15:15)750 kg/hm2、硼砂7.5 kg/hm2、有机肥7 500 kg/hm2。移栽后7 d,追施硝酸铵钙肥225 kg/hm2作提苗肥。莲座期追施硫酸钾型复合肥150 kg/hm2
该作物喜湿润,幼苗定植后4~5 d,连续早晚浇透水,确保活苗快、不缺苗,缓苗后至花球采收期适当灌水,保持土壤湿润,特别是花球发育期,如遇土壤墒情不足,应及时灌水。但要注意多雨时期及时清沟排水,以免引起沤根,影响植株生长。

5.4 病虫草害防治

病虫草害防治坚持“预防为主,综合防治”的策略。采用农业、物理和生物防治措施,按照病虫害发生规律科学合理采取化学防治措施。科学管理肥水,严格实行轮作制度;适时进行中耕除草;安装频振式杀虫灯及悬挂诱虫板等防治害虫;及时清洁田园,以减少菌源和有害虫卵等。花椰菜主要病害有霜霉病,整个生育期均可发病,易为害叶片、茎、花梗及种荚,叶片和茎染病会变黄枯死,果荚染病会导致结实不良。发现病害时需及时用药,特别是在花球现蕾后遇连续阴雨天气时,可喷施68%精甲霜·锰锌水分散粒剂1 500 g/hm2进行防治。花椰菜主要虫害有菜青虫,可喷施苏云金杆菌8 000 IU/μL悬浮剂进行防治。防治时需注意药剂的安全间隔期。

5.5 采收

花球采收前7 d,摘取植株基部叶片盖在花球表面[9],避免花球发黄或出现斑点。待花球充分长大至饱满,表面细密平滑,边缘尚未展开时即可采收,此时花球具有良好的商品性,采收时间一般在5—6月,以凉爽的早晨或傍晚为宜。采收时用刀割下花球及靠近花球的3~4片嫩叶,并套发泡塑料网,以避免其在采收、运输和销售过程中受损伤和污染。

6 南瓜栽培技术

6.1 播种育苗

南瓜采用穴盘育苗,选用50孔或72孔标准穴盘,于12月上中旬进行播种育苗。穴盘播种密度为1粒/穴,播种后覆盖2~3 cm厚基质土,其间注意调节温度和湿度,控制温度在20~25 ℃,基质含水量在65%左右,在保证幼苗顺利出土的同时防止徒长,3~5 d即可出苗,南瓜的种壳较硬,需注意出苗情况,若出苗不良需辅助“脱帽”,以促进子叶生长。

6.2 定植

大田结合整地施入有机肥7 500 kg/hm2,硫酸钾型复合肥750 kg/hm2作底肥,基肥施用量占总施肥量的80%。为避免植株与底肥直接接触,应在整地起畦前撒施,整地后铺设滴灌带,覆盖银灰色地膜。
翌年3月初进行定植,选择健壮、茎粗、节间均匀且无病虫害的幼苗,深度以覆盖大部分茎为宜,不宜过深或过浅,过深会影响其营养生长,过浅则易受外界气候影响,扎根不深。定植株距在25 cm左右,行距在40~50 cm,定植密度22 500株/hm2,在温度18~22 ℃时定植,随后及时浇水促进缓苗。若发现缺苗或部分幼苗长势不良,需及时进行补苗。

6.3 田间管理

根据品种和土壤肥力,适当控制栽植密度。整个生长期进行2~3次中耕除草,在除草时注意避免伤苗或伤根;松土深度视南瓜苗大小而定,同时向植株基部培土,可达到压埋杂草和提高地温的目的。当瓜苗长出5片叶时进行摘心,以促进侧蔓生长,防止因茎叶生长过盛而引起化瓜,一株幼苗通常留4~5枝侧蔓,其余侧蔓全部摘除,待蔓长50~70 cm时,需引蔓压蔓,促进枝节长出不定根,以固定藤蔓[10]。植株生长中期适当浇水,促进挂果、膨果,通常10~15 d浇水1次,温度较高时适当增加浇水次数;相对湿度较大时减少浇水次数,避免孢子囊和真菌、细菌性病害的发生和藤蔓徒长,收获前10 d适当控水。可根据瓜苗生长情况,追施尿素150 kg/hm2,施肥后及时浇水,防止烧根。

6.4 病虫害防治

以农业、物理和生物防治为主,化学防治为辅。农业防治包括选用不易感染病虫害的优良品种,加强田间管理,实行轮作换茬,及时清理田间染病植株等;物理防治包括在田间安装诱虫板和频振式杀虫灯等诱杀害虫,通过农业和物理防治措施,可有效减少田间害虫数量。南瓜的主要病虫害有疫病、白粉病、霜霉病、枯萎病和地老虎等,南瓜疫病主要为害茎、叶和果实,易致病叶枯萎和瓜果腐烂,可用芽孢杆菌类生物药剂进行灭菌处理。南瓜霜霉病发展迅速,会使整株叶片枯死,影响结瓜;枯萎病的典型症状是茎叶萎蔫,似缺水状;二者均可用65%代森锌可湿性粉剂2.25 kg/hm2 进行防治。地老虎可施用10%吡虫啉可湿性粉剂0.06 kg/hm2 进行防治。进入产品收获期后严禁施用化学药剂。

6.5 收获

南瓜成熟后及时收获,以表皮厚实,表面有蜡质感,色泽明显为标准,采收过程中所用工具要求清洁、卫生、无污染[11]。南瓜收获周期较长,可在6月下旬至11月上旬根据市场需求分批采收,采收时不留茎梗,留2~3 cm果柄,便于储藏。割茎头时防止割伤瓜体、轻装轻放,收获完成后清除田间瓜藤,进行粉碎还田处理。

7 结语

本文从地块选择、品种选择、茬口安排、田间管理、绿色防控和收获等方面总结了花椰菜套种南瓜的绿色高效栽培技术,该模式不仅可充分利用土地资源,提高单位面积的产出效益,还可通过绿色节约化种植方式,减少化肥和农药的使用,促进农业的可持续发展。持续优化和推广该种植模式,可提升农户经济收益,满足市场对多样化农产品的需求,同时契合现代生态农业的发展趋势。
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