Can gourds be grown in the south?

Can gourds be grown in the south?

Gourds can be grown in the south. Generally, the south has a high temperature and high humidity environment, which is very suitable for the growth and development of gourds, so planting gourds can promote its rapid growth.

Gourd is suitable for growing in fertile soil with certain drainage ability. It is currently distributed in Hunan, Hubei, Fujian, Zhejiang and other regions. Generally, most varieties of gourd can be grown in the south.

Planting Techniques of Gourd in the South

1. Lighting

Generally, gourds prefer a warm environment. If they are kept in a dark place, the gourd will not grow normally, so you need to give it some light every day, preferably more than 6 hours of light a day.

2. Temperature

Gourds prefer high temperature environments, so when maintaining gourds, you must pay attention to controlling the temperature of their growth environment so that it cannot be lower than 10 degrees Celsius, otherwise frost damage will easily occur, causing the gourd to fail to grow normally.

3. Watering

During the maintenance of gourds, the watering time and frequency must be strictly controlled. Generally, water it once every three days or so, and not too much water each time. You can water it according to the principle of small amounts and multiple times.