What is the best month to plant Wenwan gourds?

When to plant Wenwan gourds

Wenwan gourds are generally planted in spring, and are suitable for planting from March to May. Wenwan gourds are suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment. They are planted at the latest in May, and are generally planted by seed sowing.

Planting time in the north and south : There are differences in the time suitable for planting ornamental gourds in the south and the north. Generally, it is planted in March in the south, and in April in the north when the warming is slow.

Greenhouse planting time : Wenwan gourds can be planted in greenhouses. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting. Generally, greenhouses are suitable for planting in early spring.

The origin and planting month of Wenwan gourd

Common production areas of ornamental gourds include Liaocheng, Shandong, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, Xi'an, Liaoning, Henan and other regions, mainly concentrated in the northern region.

Liaocheng ornamental gourd

The ornamental gourds in Liaocheng are planted in March and generally mature in late October. The ornamental gourds in this area are the most famous and are the place where they are produced.

Shandong ornamental gourd

Shandong's ornamental gourds are planted in April and can usually be harvested around November. The ornamental gourds in this area are of good quality.

Varieties and planting months of Wenwan gourds

Common varieties of ornamental gourds include natural Beninca gourd, hand-twisted gourd, Leza gourd, etc.

Natural gourd

Natural Bento gourds are usually planted around April and will mature in mid-October. This variety of ornamental gourd is purely natural and has not been processed.

Hand twist gourd

The hand-twisted gourd is planted in early May and generally matures in November. This variety of gourd is small and well-proportioned.