The cultivation methods and precautions of winter melon

1. Maintenance methods

1. Water: Wax gourd requires more water during the growing period, so the soil should be kept moist. In spring and summer, you need to water it more.

2. Soil: It is suitable for growing in deep and fertile soil, and it must also contain relatively rich organic matter. Such soil is very suitable for its growth.

3. Temperature: The temperature should be controlled at 20-30℃ during maintenance. Suitable temperature will make it grow faster. The temperature cannot change greatly, and appropriate adjustments will have no effect on its growth.

4. Light: It is not very strict about light. It is best to expose it to more sunlight every day to provide it with a better lighting environment.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Sowing: Before sowing, use potassium permanganate to disinfect the seeds, then rinse them, wrap them with clean gauze, and control the temperature to 30℃ to germinate. Wait until the seeds turn white before you can sow them. They will sprout about 3 days after sowing.

2. Pruning: When the wax gourd is growing, the vines need to be pruned. In order to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests and maintain the good growth of the wax gourd, the side vines under the main vine need to be pruned.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Diseases that harm the growth of wax gourd include powdery mildew and anthracnose. After the disease occurs, the diseased leaves should be cut off to avoid infection of other branches, and topruc wettable powder should be sprayed in time, or oxycarboxin should be sprayed.

2. Pests: When pests appear on the plants, you should use medicine immediately. You can use cypermethrin emulsifiable concentrate or badan powder for spraying.

IV. Other issues

1. Maturity time: Generally, the wax gourd will mature 15 days after it blooms, and can be picked when it is mature.

2. Is it edible? Wax gourd is edible. It is a common vegetable and has nutritional value.