How to plant gourds to grow small gourds: planting methods and techniques

How to plant gourds for better growthToday's sharing: An introduction to how to plant gourds for better growth, as well as the planting methods and techniques of small gourds and related green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will introduce to the netizens.Small gourds, also known as hand-twisted small gourds, due to their small size, become beautiful art pieces after processing. Each small gourd has its own characteristics and does not look exactly the same, making them fun and having certain ornamental value, which is deeply loved by people. Small gourds are a dwarf variant found inside the gourd shell, and their plants are not as tall as other gourd varieties. They have more lateral branches and are relatively easy to plant. How can planting small gourds be more successful?1. Choose suitable planting conditions. Small gourds are not very picky about soil, and can grow normally in most types of soil. Of course, the more fertile the soil, the better it is for the growth of small gourds. Whether it's clay soil, sandy soil, or loamy soil, it can be planted. Before planting, apply a generous amount of well-rotted manure. Small gourds prefer warmth, are not cold-resistant, and require good lighting conditions. The place for planting small gourds must have plenty of sunlight. Temperature is an important factor affecting the growth of small gourds. For spring planting, the ground temperature needs to be stable at 15 degrees or higher to seedlings. The suitable growth temperature for small gourds is between 15 to 30 degrees. Above 30 degrees or below 15 degrees, the growth of small gourds will be affected to some extent.2. Choose a suitable variety. The main purpose of planting small gourds is for ornamental value. Therefore, when choosing small gourd varieties, it is necessary to choose according to personal preference. There are many types, such as waisted gourds, long-stemmed gourds, twisted gourds, short-stemmed hammer-shaped gourds, eight treasures gourds, single-head gourds, ant-belly gourds, Tianjin-mouth gourds, swan-neck gourds, apple gourds, American small gourds, small round gourds, and various uniquely shaped small gourds. As long as they have ornamental value, whether given to friends or for personal enjoyment, they will be pleasing to the eye.3. Sowing method. When the ground temperature remains stable at 15 degrees or higher, sowing can be carried out. Choose high-quality, plump seeds for direct sowing. Considering the characteristics of small gourds, which are耐肥 and喜欢肥 and have a long growing period, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied before planting. Mix 10 kilograms of well-rotted manure per square meter with the soil, level the land, water it, and then sow the seeds, covering them with about 1.5 cm of fine moist soil. Keep the soil moist and cover it with plastic mulch to retain moisture. Generally, seedlings can emerge in about a week. It is also possible to transplant seedlings to extend the growth period of small gourds.4. Tying vines and building trellises. The management of small gourds after seedlings emerge is relatively simple. When the gourd seedlings grow to about 20 cm, press the vines into the soil and keep the soil moist to promote more adventitious roots. When they grow to about 50 cm, pinch off the top to promote the growth of lateral branches and promptly prepare to build a trellis using bamboo stakes, tying the vines to the stakes to climb upward. One characteristic of small gourds is that the main vines produce fewer fruits than the lateral vines, and the lateral vines produce fewer fruits than the granddaughter vines. To get more fruits from the planted gourds, leave one or two lateral vines unpinched and pinch off the rest to promote the growth of granddaughter vines, and leave fruits as needed, but not too many.5. Fertilizer and water management during the growth of small gourds. Whether there is enough fertilizer and water will affect the growth of small gourds. The soil for small gourds should be kept slightly dry and slightly wet. Apply a mixture of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium compound fertilizer and organic fertilizer in holes. To prevent fertilizer from harming the roots and causing root burn, the distance from the base of the gourd seedlings to the holes should be at least 20 to 25 cm. After applying fertilizer, water the plants to promote the absorption and utilization of the fertilizer.6. Harvesting small gourds. Unlike other crops, small gourds should be harvested late. Wait until the gourd leaves wither and it is autumn before cutting the gourd vines with scissors to harvest. For small gourds used for art, about 5 cm of the vines should be left. After harvesting, the skin of the small gourds should be removed promptly, dried in the sun, and then further processed.This article shares specific information on how to plant gourds for better growth and the planting methods and techniques of small gourds, hoping to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.