How to plant luffa
Answering netizens' questions on how to plant luffa and related small gardening knowledge about luffa planting time and technical points, please refer to the detailed introduction below.
Luffa is a type of gourd plant with strong adaptability, which can achieve high yields due to the large number of fruits. As long as certain scientific management and cultivation points are mastered during planting, luffa can achieve a fairly good yield. With the continuous improvement of planting techniques, luffa can be planted all year round, provided that the temperature is kept above 15 degrees Celsius.
1. Spring planting, in southern China, the temperature has already risen by February or March, while in the north, after Qingming Festival, spring luffa can be planted with plastic mulch, as the soil temperature has risen by then.
2. The summer planting time for luffa is mainly in the early summer each year. This time, there is no need for plastic mulch, and proper tillage, soil preparation, and fertilization, as well as the principle of frequent light watering and thin fertilization, can ensure the normal growth of the planted luffa, allowing you to enjoy the luffa you planted early.
3. For autumn planting, luffa can be planted from the Army Day to the beginning of the Autumnal Equinox each year. At this time, the temperature is high, but it is relatively lower in the middle and late growth stages. Therefore, it is suitable to choose luffa varieties that are heat-resistant and can tolerate low temperatures in the later stages, such as common green-skinned luffa, Chunfeng luffa, and Yalv No. 1.
4. Winter planting of luffa is generally not suitable due to the low temperature, but with the continuous improvement of planting techniques, using greenhouse greenhouses to plant winter luffa is very suitable. However, the cost is relatively high, but the relative income also increases accordingly. Therefore, those with conditions can choose to plant luffa in greenhouses. However, during planting, good insulation performance, easy access to light, and the need to meet the temperature requirements for winter luffa growth should be ensured.
5. Pay attention to fertilization and water management. For luffa to achieve high yields and good growth, it is very important to focus on fertilization and water management. Luffa has a short growth cycle and the fruit swells quickly after setting. Timely watering and fertilization should be carried out. Each fertilization must ensure the supply of water, but not too much. Generally, once every 7 to 10 days, and once every 5 to 7 days in summer. Excessive watering can lead to poor root growth, and excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer can easily cause luffa to grow too tall, thus reducing the fruit-setting rate. Luffa needs sufficient base fertilizer, as sufficient base fertilizer is an important guarantee for luffa to achieve high-quality and high yields. If the base fertilizer is insufficient, later topdressing, despite the increased application, will still be passive for achieving high yields. Base fertilizer mainly consists of organic fertilizer, bio-bacterial fertilizer, soybean cake, and controlled-release nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer.
6. Timely prevention and control of diseases and pests. Luffa seedlings can suffer from猝um collapse disease and bacterial wilt, while in the middle growth stage, they can be affected by downy mildew and powdery mildew. After entering the flowering and fruiting stage, they are easily infected with anthracnose and other diseases under high temperature and humidity conditions. Luffa diseases are not scary, but what is scary is the lack of timely prevention. Therefore, if you want luffa to grow strong, produce more fruit, and have better quality, you should start with preventing diseases, with the general principle of prevention first and treatment second. To improve the quality and yield of luffa and enhance its resistance to diseases, it is necessary to reduce the burden on luffa, remove flowers and fruits, and reduce the growth势 of luffa caused by too many fruits, thus reducing the resistance to diseases. After each operation of thinning flowers and fruits, pinching the tendrils, and pruning branches, it is necessary to spray the corresponding fungicides in a timely manner. Fungicides with protective, eradicating, and therapeutic effects are recommended.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to plant luffa and related planting time and technical points. I hope it can be helpful to you!