Luffa Cultivation Techniques and Management Methods
Today's focus is on introducing you to the relevant experiences of luffa cultivation techniques and management methods in flower cultivation. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Luffa Cultivation Techniques and Management Methods
Luffa is a climbing vine of the gourd family, annual, with low soil requirements, which can be planted in empty land, thickets, and fields at home. During its growth period, it needs more watering, good pruning and trellis work, and urea can be used for fertilization. In addition, sufficient sunlight can make it grow vigorously.
Luffa Planting Time
Luffa is a climbing plant of the gourd family. Its vines are relatively rough and covered with some down. Common cultivated varieties of luffa include snake-shaped luffa and club luffa. Luffa is very easy to live, so there is no fixed requirement for planting time, and it can be planted throughout the year. Moreover, the growth cycle of luffa is relatively short, and it can be harvested in a few months. However, luffa planted in spring and autumn will grow better.Luffa High-yield Cultivation Techniques
Soil: It has low soil requirements and can be planted in empty land, thickets, and fields at home. Water: It needs more watering during its growth period, and the water must be thoroughly watered during watering. Nutrient: Urea can be used for fertilization, and it should not be sprinkled at the root, but can be diluted and poured into the soil, otherwise it will burn the root. Light: It is suitable for growth in full sunlight, and sufficient sunlight can make it grow vigorously.Key Points of Daily Management of Luffa
Trim off the withered stems and leaves, remove the excessive flowers during the flowering period, and avoid breaking the stems and leaves due to too much luffa growth.Field Management of Luffa Cultivation
Transplanting: Using a ridge width of 2m and a ditch width of 0.6m, plant two rows of melon seedlings on both sides of the ridge, with a plant spacing of 33cm, and plant 500-600 seedlings per mu. Water and fertilizer management: Generally, topdressing is carried out after the seedlings are established. For seedlings transplanted with soil blocks, thin human manure can be mixed with water during the watering of the root water to promote seedling growth, and then topdressing can be carried out once a day with the growth of the seedlings. Trellis: The form of luffa support varies from place to place, and flat shed trellis is mainly used in Panxian County, and greenhouse and medium shed are also used for support cultivation. Tillage, weeding, and ridge raising: Before the shed is set up, it is necessary to carry out deep tillage, remove weeds, loosen the soil, and then rake the ground flat and repair the ditch. Plant adjustment: After the trellis is set up, it is necessary to manually guide the vines and bind them to help the vines climb onto the shed. When the main vines and lateral vines are on the shed, they should be arranged in appropriate positions to avoid overlapping and crowding. Timely harvesting: Luffa mainly eats tender fruit. If it is not harvested in time, the fruit is prone to fiber and the seeds become hard, and it cannot be eaten. It can be harvested every 1-2 days.Declaration: This article "Luffa Cultivation Techniques and Management Methods" is compiled by flower friends. If there is any inappropriate content, please contact us for modification. If this content unintentionally infringes upon your rights, please contact QQ: 58589584 for immediate deletion.
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When is the Best Time to Plant Luffa
Northern greenhouses can be planted throughout the year. Seedling raising in winter starts from November, in spring from February, in summer from May, and in autumn from August. The seed coat is relatively thick, and it is not easy to germinate if planted directly, which will affect the germination rate. Therefore, the seeds should be soaked in warm water for about 8 hours before sowing to promote early germination and easy management of seedlings.
When is the Best Month to Sow Luffa
Luffa is a popular vegetable variety. It can be cultivated in open ground and under facilities. In recent years, luffa cultivation has brought high economic income to farmers in various places. Good summer management is a strong guarantee for high-quality and high-yield luffa.
Luffa is a very easy-to-grow vegetable, and northern greenhouses can be planted throughout the year. Seedling raising in winter starts from November, in spring from February, in summer from May, and in autumn from August.
Luffa High-yield Cultivation Techniques
First, Select and Germinate SeedsLuffa seedling raising and sowing should be carried out in early March. It is necessary to choose varieties with strong disease resistance, high yield, and good commercial properties.
Before sowing, put the seeds in a container, pour in 55°C-60°C warm water, clean the seed coat of luffa seeds, soak for 5-6 hours, then take them out and wrap them in wet gauze for germination.
Second, Sowing and Seedling RaisingLuffa should be equipped with nutritious soil before sowing and seedling raising. The soil used for preparing nutritious soil should be sieved fine soil, and there should be no large soil blocks.
Otherwise, fertilizers can use plant root activation functional fertilizers, which not only improve root vitality and root toughness, but also contain a large amount of nutrients needed by luffa, making the nutrients不易流失，容易被植物吸收利用。
When sowing, it is best to sow one seed per hole. Cover the seedling tray with a layer of fine soil, and do not cover the soil too thick, 2-3 centimeters is enough, if it is too thick, it is not conducive to the seedling emergence in the future.
In order to maintain moisture and increase temperature, improve the seedling emergence speed and germination rate, a film should be covered on the seedling tray. When the seedlings grow to 2 leaves and 1 heart, the film can be removed. Because the temperature inside the film is relatively high, if the film is removed too late, it is easy to burn the seedlings.
During the seedling stage of luffa, water management is very important. It should be decided whether to water according to the soil moisture and seedling condition, and attention should be paid to the amount of water each time, which should be wet and dry.
Third, Field ManagementIn early and mid-April, when the seedlings grow to more than 10 cm, select a plot of land that has not been planted with luffa for 3 years for transplanting.
Luffa should be fully fertilized before transplanting. It is best to use organic fertilizer. Apply 5000 kg of organic fertilizer per mu, and plow the soil 10-15 cm deep after fertilization.
Generally, transplanting is carried out according to the standard of 20-25 cm spacing. When transplanting, strong seedlings of similar size should be selected for transplanting, and weak seedlings, diseased seedlings, and dead seedlings should not be transplanted.
Put the seedlings into the pit, cover the roots with soil, and do not dig the transplanting pit too deep. Water immediately after transplanting, and water enough and thoroughly.
Fourth, Pest and Disease ControlLuffa cultivated in open ground has strong resistance to pests, and generally there are fewer pests. The main ones are to prevent aphids and powdery mildew. It can be sprayed with 10% omethoate emulsion 1000 times or 50% pyridaben wettable powder 2600 times diluted with water for control.
Luffa is prone to diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew during growth. In the early stage of the disease, it can be controlled by diluting 60-70 grams of mancozeb per mu into a 500 times solution for spraying, and spraying evenly. Spray once every 7 days, and spray 2-3 times in a row.
Fifth, Harvest and MarketLuffa begins to be harvested successively from the end of June. When the length of the luffa fruit reaches 20-30 cm, the fruit shape is regular, the surface is undamaged, the fruit is soft, the fruit color is green, and the tender fruit surface has luster, it can be harvested.
Luffa fruit grows fast during the peak fruiting period, and it can be harvested every 2-3 days. The middle of August is the peak fruiting period of luffa. Apply 10-15 kg of Jiamai Yinglilai per mu, once a week. Topdressing 2-3 times is enough. After fertilization, water the soil to keep it moist.
When is the Best Time to Sow Luffa
Luffa has many varieties, and the sowing time is different for different varieties. Basically, spring, summer, and autumn can be planted. The temperature between 28-30°C is faster for germination, with higher survival rate, and seedlings can emerge in about a week. When planting luffa, attention should be paid to choosing sandy soil with appropriate pH value, and seeds should be spaced 30 cm apart and watered appropriately.
Luffa Sowing Time
Luffa varieties: We will see many different luffas in the market. In fact, there are many varieties of luffa, including silk luffa, snake luffa, ridged luffa, (T-W) luffa, white jade luffa, white jade fragrant luffa, green top white jade luffa, etc.
Sowing time: In fact, there are many varieties of luffa, and the sowing time is different for different varieties. Basically, spring, summer, and autumn can be planted. Winter is not suitable for planting because of the cold climate, which will damage the seedlings.
When is the Best Time to Sow Luffa in Pots1. The best time to sow luffa seeds needs to be analyzed according to different varieties. If the varieties are different, the sowing time will be different. For example, the best time to sow spring luffa seeds should be between February and April.
2. The sowing time of summer luffa can be selected from late April to mid-July, and the planting time of autumn luffa is from August to September, and the planting time of winter luffa is generally around November.
What Temperature is Suitable for Sowing LuffaLuffa seeds are more likely to germinate at a temperature of 28-30°C. When the temperature is 30-35°C, the temperature rise will increase its germination speed, but it should not be too high, otherwise it is easy to cause seedling withering. The suitable temperature for growth and development is 20-30°C.
Luffa Sowing Method
When planting luffa, choose sandy soil with appropriate pH value for deep turning, and then evenly sprinkle farmyard manure, urea, and calcium superphosphate on the soil.
In addition, keep the spacing of luffa seeds at 30 cm, and as the plant grows, build a shed with tree trunks. Apply nitrogen fertilizer once when fruiting, and water appropriately during the growth period to ensure smooth flowering and fruiting.
How to Make Luffa Seeds Germinate FasterSelect full and plump luffa seeds of one year, clean the seeds first, soak them in water for about 24-48 hours, then cover the seeds with a damp cloth, move them to a warm place for germination, generally 7 days can germinate.
How Long Does It Take for Luffa Seeds to EmergeSelect high-quality luffa seeds, and with careful care, the seedlings can emerge in about a week after sowing. Luffa has a very powerful root system, and the growth rate of the plant is very fast, with a growth cycle of about two months.
The Process of Luffa Germination
Luffa usually grows two small oval leaves after germination, and then after a period of care, it will grow a leaf shaped like a palm between the two oval leaves. With the growth of luffa, it will gradually have some short whiskers, and then luffa can grow and bloom normally.
The Process of Luffa Germination
Luffa usually needs to choose full seeds before planting, and then plant the prepared luffa seeds in moist soil. After planting, water appropriately, and it can start germination after about a week.
After germination, two small leaves will grow, with a tender green color, they are relatively fragile, and it generally takes about a week to gradually adapt to the external environment.
Luffa Sowing Time
Luffa is generally sown after March each year, and the sowing can be completed before May. It takes about one month of care after sowing to germinate and come out of the ground.
The Appearance of Luffa Germination
The germination of luffa usually has two small leaves, with a tender green color, they are relatively fragile, and it generally takes about a week to gradually adapt to the external environment.
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