When to plant luffa
The editor will answer for you when to plant luffa and introduce the knowledge of luffa planting methods and timing in the field of flowers. Next, the editor will introduce to netizens.
Luffa is a very common vegetable in daily life. It has a smooth and delicate texture, and is also rich in nutritional value. Moreover, it is relatively inexpensive in the market, making it popular among the public. Due to the high market demand for luffa, it is currently planted in both the north and south of China. So, what are the planting time and methods for luffa? Let's find out together.
I. Luffa Planting Time
Luffa has a strong adaptability and can be planted all year round in suitable temperatures. However, due to the significant climatic differences between the north and south of China, the planting time is also different.
In regions such as South China, luffa can be planted in three seasons: spring, summer, and autumn. Spring sowing is from February to April, summer sowing from April to June, and autumn sowing from July to September. In areas north of the Yangtze River, where the temperature is relatively cold, luffa is generally planted in summer. Additionally, when sowing luffa, try to avoid the season change, especially in spring, as the weather is changeable, which may affect the germination of the seeds due to large temperature differences.
II. Luffa Planting Methods
There are many methods for planting luffa, including open-field planting, greenhouse planting, and home garden planting. Of course, these are just the conventional planting methods. The specific planting methods can be divided into semi-circular trellis cultivation, horizontal cultivation, and ground cultivation. In actual production, semi-circular trellis cultivation is the most common.
1. Semi-circular Trellis Cultivation
Suitable for large-scale luffa planting, luffa is a plant that can grow vertically. In such an area, a large number of luffas can be planted. Specifically, a semi-circular trellis is constructed with steel pipe surface scaffold, and the scaffold is built about 1.6 meters above the ground. The three-dimensional area of the luffa tent is larger than the horizontal tent, and good ventilation and light are beneficial to the growth and development of luffa. Generally, semi-circular greenhouses are wind-resistant and suitable for plants in autumn and winter as well as spring and summer.
2. Horizontal Cultivation
The frame is about 1.5 meters above the ground, about 5 meters wide on the bed, with a height check, and two rows of checks on the side of the luffa ditch, with a distance of about 0.5 meters. This method is also used for planting grapes. However, if luffa encounters strong wind, it can easily be blown away. To avoid this impact, we can plant in early autumn when the wind is low. If planted in spring and summer, do not plant too densely; relatively loose planting is better, and remove excess branches and leaves to reduce wind resistance.
3. Ground Cultivation
This method is more suitable for ordinary luffa, as the fruiting period of this plant is generally in the dry season. If it is in the rainy season, the fruit that frequently comes into contact with the ground can easily rot. However, many varieties use this method, but the actual fruit produced is not very good, and it is also very laborious to find the luffa, so few people are willing to use this method.
After mastering the planting time and methods for luffa, it is necessary to apply scientific management techniques reasonably, do a good job in daily management, harvest and sell at the right time, and achieve the goal of increasing production and income.
The above is a detailed explanation of when to plant luffa, luffa planting methods, and timing. I hope this article can bring you some help in green plant management!