Crescimento e acúmulo de nutrientes do meloeiro rendilhado cultivado em substrato

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the dynamics of plant growth, the pace of accumulation of nutrients in the culture and chemical modification of substrate composed of sand and peanut bark. The ‘Fantasy’ hybrid was cultivated in pots with substrate (mixture of sand and peanut bark in equal parts). The drip irrigation was performed with nutrient solution recommended for the hydroponic crops. The determining the dynamics of growth, the accumulation of nutrients and chemical changes in the substrate was done in six sampling dates. The harvest occurred at 78 days after transplantation being evaluate yield and fruit quality. According to the results, the net melon grown in substrates of sand and peanut bark, had continuous accumulation of dry matter until the harvest, being fruits the responsible for the largest percentage of accumulation in relation to other organs. The order of the nutrients was: N> Ca> K> P> Mg> S>B> Fe> Mn> Zn> Cu. The amount of potassium accumulated in plants was low, suggesting then verify the use of this nutrient in the nutrient solution. The substrate studied had low accumulation of nutrients by the end of the cycle. The amount of nutrients supplied by the nutrient solution was enough to plant productivity and ideal for the management of the substrate without providing its salinity. The sand and peanut bark substrate is excellent alternative for cultivation in substrate and use of waste agribusiness.