How to grow gourd well

Gourd Growing Conditions

The gourd prefers a warm, humid, sunny environment. It grows well at a temperature of 20℃-25℃. It requires fertile, moist, well-drained neutral soil. The plant can also adapt to slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soil.

How to grow gourd

Gourds need plenty of sunlight during cultivation, so try to let the plants get more sun. It is best to let the leaves wither at noon in hot weather, so don't worry. Topdressing should also be done in time. After diluting with fermented sesame paste and bean cake during the growth period, watering should be done according to the watering cycle, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied during the budding period.

Gourd watering

The gourd has a relatively high requirement for water, and watering needs to be thorough. If the weather is dry, irrigation should be increased. It needs a lot of water when it blooms and bears fruit, but should not be given too much water after the fruit develops.

Gourd Fertilization

Before sowing gourd seeds, you need to apply a layer of organic fertilizer at the bottom of the soil as base fertilizer, mainly mixed with some animal manure and other fertilizers, and add some compound fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to provide sufficient nutrients for germination and growth.

Gourd pest control

Common diseases and pests of gourd are aphids and powdery mildew. To prevent them, the environment should be kept ventilated, nitrogen fertilizer should not be applied excessively, and diseased leaves and plants should be removed in time if found.

How to grow bottle gourd at home

When raising gourds at home, the cultivation medium should be acidic sandy soil with good drainage. The particles should not be too large. Sufficient base fertilizer should be applied before cultivation. It is resistant to weak light and is best cultivated in an area with sufficient sunlight. The environment should not be too shady.

When caring for the gourd, it is necessary to water it in time. When it blooms and bears fruit, water it more to ensure sufficient moisture. Pay attention to controlling the maintenance environment temperature. It grows well at 20℃-25℃.

Gourd maintenance precautions

When the gourd vine grows to about 1 meter long, top it from the third or fourth leaf from the bottom, trim the leaves of the plant appropriately, and pinch off the budless branches in time to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients in the gourd.