Cultivation methods and precautions of loofah flowers

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Luffa flowers are very easy to grow and do not require much soil. They can be planted in open spaces, bushes, and fields at home.

2. Water: It requires a lot of water, especially during the growth period. During watering, you must water it thoroughly. You cannot water it just a little bit each time, otherwise it will affect its growth.

3. Nutrients: Before watering, you can evenly sprinkle some urea around it, then sprinkle fertilizer and then water it. This can better promote its absorption of nutrients.

4. Light: It is suitable to give it full sun. It has a great demand for light. Sufficient light will allow its branches and leaves to grow vigorously. Especially during the flowering period, sufficient light can make the loofah grow bigger and straighter.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning: Prune off the withered stems and leaves, and remove the excessively grown flowers during the flowering period to avoid breaking the stems and leaves due to the loofah growing too much.

2. Reproduction: Generally, it is propagated by seeds. Select healthy seeds, soak them in water, and then bury them shallowly in the soil. Then cover it with a film, and small sprouts will grow in about a week.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Vine blight: This disease is caused by weak light on cloudy days and lack of sunlight. You can prevent and control the occurrence of vine blight by mixing Shi Baogong with water and spraying it.

2. Flower head rot: When planting loofah flowers, you may encounter the symptom of flower head rot. Flower head rot is caused by lack of nutrients in the soil layer. You can evenly spread calcium fertilizer on the soil and loosen the soil so that it can fully absorb nutrients.

IV. Other issues

1. Can it be exposed to rain: It can be exposed to rain, because it requires a lot of water, and sufficient water can better promote its growth. However, during heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, it is important to provide shelter to prevent the roots from breaking.

2. Will it bear fruit: After it blooms, it will bear fruit, and the fruit is a very common vegetable and can be eaten.