Where is the gourd suitable for growing?

Gourd growth habits

The gourd is a plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a vine, an annual climbing herb with soft hairs. It blooms white flowers in summer and autumn. The vines of the gourd can reach a length of fifteen meters, and the fruit ranges from ten centimeters to one meter in length.

Where do gourds like to grow?

Gourds are grown in plains and low-lying areas with irrigation conditions. They cannot be intercropped with watermelons and other melons. Generally, gourds are widely grown in tropical and temperate regions of the world. They prefer warm and windproof environments and can be planted in many places. At the same time, their seedlings are afraid of freezing and need careful care.

Gourd growing environment and conditions

1. Soil

  The soil environment that gourd likes to grow in needs to be fertile and moist soil, which can promote the respiration of the plant. It also needs sufficient light and regular application of fertilizer to the soil can promote its rapid growth and development.

2. Temperature

  The gourd likes to grow in a warm and sheltered environment. At the same time, the seedlings are afraid of freezing, and the temperature requirements in the early growth stage are more stringent. The growth temperature is generally between 25 and 28 degrees, and cannot be lower than 25 degrees. The highest temperature does not exceed 32 degrees.