What season is suitable for planting small gourds?

Zucchini is usually planted in March-April in spring, regardless of season, but the specific planting time depends on the local climate. The seed coat of zucchini is very thick, so germination must be accelerated before sowing. There are many varieties of small gourds in China, and there are six common varieties, namely, waist gourd, long barrel gourd, special-shaped gourd, gourd ladle, long-handled hammer gourd and ornamental gourd with flower skin.

Planting season and time of small gourd

Zucchini is usually planted in March-April in spring, regardless of season, but the specific planting time depends on the local climate. The seed coat of zucchini is very thick, so germination must be accelerated before sowing.

There are many varieties of small gourds in China, and there are six common varieties, namely waist gourd, long pipe gourd, special-shaped gourd, gourd ladle, hammer gourd with long handle and ornamental gourd with flower skin. There is little difference in planting time between different varieties.

Harvest season of small gourd

Zucchini, a climbing herb, is mostly harvested in July and August. The flowering period of this plant is from June to July, and zucchini ripens about one month after the flowering period, and the ripening time of zucchini in the northern region is about September.

Steps and methods of small gourd planting

1, select environment

Zucchini has strong adaptability to its own environment, but it is also afraid of cold. In sunny areas, it is best to use soil rich in humus.

2. Soil preparation and fertilization

Before sowing, the soil should be deeply turned, and some organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer should be applied to each mu of land, and then harrowed.

Step 3: sow seeds

Sow after completing the land. The depth of seeds should not exceed 1 cm. Pay attention to moisturizing in the later stage, so that the seeds can emerge in about 7 days.