When is the best month to plant gourds
Today's life tip brings you the best month to plant gourds and the topic of planting and managing gourds and other plants. Next, the editor will introduce to the netizens.
The sowing time for gourds is usually in spring, preferably around Qingming Festival. Before sowing the gourd seeds, soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes, then wrap the seeds in damp gauze or tissue paper and place them in a container, keeping them in a warm environment and moisturizing. They will germinate in about a week. Then plant the seeds in the prepared soil, water thoroughly, and seedlings will sprout in a week.
1. Site selection and soil preparation
The first task in planting gourds is to choose the planting site, which should have good drainage and fertility and should not be on slopes or low-lying areas. The previous crops should be grain crops such as wheat and corn and should not be planted in consecutive rotations with melons like watermelons. It is also not suitable to plant in soil that has residual herbicides. After selecting the site, carry out soil preparation, which is necessary because tilling and disinfecting the soil can eliminate pathogens and promote the growth of gourds. Then press to retain moisture, and at the same time, prepare long ridges for easier weeding later on.
2. Seed soaking and germination
After soil preparation, select good-quality seeds and soak them in 45-degree warm water for about a day. After soaking, take them out and wrap them in gauze. Then prepare a germination shed, put disinfected sawdust in a basin, and lay a layer of isolation cloth on top. Place the seeds evenly in the basin, cover them with a dry towel and quilt for warmth and germination. Sprinkle a little water every day, taking care not to overwater and keeping the temperature around 26 degrees, not exceeding 25-32 degrees.
3. Sowing and seedling raising
During the germination process, prepare a seedling bed, lay an appropriate amount of farm manure and straw on the bottom of the bed, then cover it with soil and press it down firmly. Disinfect with pesticides like Dicksonia and prepare nutrient-rich soil, putting it in bags, filling them tightly, and making holes in the bottom for drainage. Place them on the seedling bed, water thoroughly, then plant the germinated seeds with the germination eyes facing the soil and water again. Wait for the seeds to germinate and then transplant the seedlings according to their growth.
4. Field management
After transplanting, the task at hand is field management. When fertilizing, it should be combined with intertilling and weeding. When the main vines of the gourds reach about 0.5 meters, it should be done together with watering. Urea can be used as fertilizer, and care should be taken to apply it in the right place to prevent the roots and leaves from coming into direct contact with the fertilizer, which could cause burning. Control the growth of the plants, leaving 1-2 main vines on each, do one round of directional earthing-up,倾斜 them in the direction of the prevailing wind to prevent them from being uprooted by strong wind. Observe the growth of the plants and do the necessary topping, pinching, and hand pollination to promote growth.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the best month to plant gourds and the methods of planting and managing them, hoping to provide green plant enthusiasts with some relevant knowledge about green plants.