Time and method of gourd planting

Gourd is usually planted in spring. Select loose soil with sufficient fertility and good irrigation and drainage performance, then turn over the soil to eliminate eggs and germs in the soil, select seeds with good quality in advance, do a good job of accelerating germination, then sow them in the soil, cover them with a thin layer of soil, and then water them to keep the soil moist, providing a semi-cloudy and well-ventilated environment, and seedlings will emerge soon.

Gourd planting time

Gourd likes warm environment and is usually planted in spring. The specific time was around Tomb-Sweeping Day, and the temperature was stable at around 20 degrees. Sowing at this time is beneficial to the germination of gourd seeds and reduces the emergence time.

Gourd planting method

1, land selection and land preparation

Gourd is suitable for planting in loose soil with sufficient fertility and good irrigation and drainage performance. After selecting a good plot, ploughing and soil preparation are carried out to eliminate eggs and germs in the soil, which is conducive to promoting the growth of gourd. Long ridges should be made during soil preparation to facilitate weeding in the later stage.

2, soaking seeds to accelerate germination

Choose good quality seeds in advance, soak them in warm water of 45 degrees for one day, take them out, wrap them in gauze, put them in a pot, cover them with dry towels and quilts to keep warm and accelerate germination, and drop a little water every day during the period, and keep the temperature at about 25 degrees.

3. Sowing and raising seedlings

Sow the germinated seeds into the soil, cover them with a thin layer of soil, and then water them to keep the soil moist, providing a semi-cool and well-ventilated environment, and the seedlings will soon emerge. After emergence, transplant according to the growth of seedlings.

Matters needing attention in gourd planting

Before planting gourd, decomposed organic fertilizer can be applied to the soil to improve soil fertility and then reduce fertilization. When the main vine of gourd grows to about 0.5 meters, a small amount of urea can be applied, and care should be taken not to drip on the root leaves to avoid burning the root leaves.