Can hand-twisted gourds be potted?

Can hand-twisted gourds be potted?

Hand-twisted gourds can be potted, but care must be taken when sowing them. The sowing time cannot be later than the Grain Rain season. If the ground temperature is low, you can sow or raise seedlings indoors first, and then move them outdoors when the ground temperature stabilizes at above 12°C.

The root system of hand-twisted gourd is very developed, so it needs a larger flowerpot with a diameter of 40-50 cm and a height of about 50-60 cm. Of course, the bigger the better. Generally, it will bloom and bear fruit after planting in the same year.

How to cultivate hand-twisted gourd in potted plants

1. Soil preparation

It is best to prepare the soil to be loose, breathable, and well-drained. Such a soil environment allows it to breathe better and is also conducive to rooting. The soil used for seedlings can be leaf mold or sandy soil.

2. Pruning

When pruning, leave some vines and only keep two main vines above the vines. The purpose of doing this is to allow the remaining gourd vines to absorb more nutrients and quickly transport them to the top of the vines, making the gourd vines grow faster and stronger.

3. Watering

Hand-twisted gourd is a water-loving plant. During the seedling stage after the seeds planted in the flowerpot germinate, flower lovers need to replenish water diligently. The seedlings, which are in the period of accelerated growth, will absorb most of the water.

4. Fertilization

Before sowing the hand-twisted gourd seeds into the flowerpot, you need to apply a layer of organic fertilizer at the bottom of the potting soil. It is mainly a mixture of some fertilizers such as animal manure, plus some compound fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. These mixtures placed under the soil in the pot are called base fertilizers.