Time and method of raising loofah seedlings

Luffa is a kind of melon vegetable rich in nutrients that many friends like to eat. It can be made into soup, stir-fried, or braised, and its taste is unique. Those who want to grow loofah should hurry up. Let’s learn about the time and method of growing loofah seedlings.

1. Seedling raising time

The seedling raising time of loofah is relatively flexible. If the temperature can be well controlled, seedling raising can be carried out all year round. The specific time is as follows:

Spring: Usually around the Qingming Festival, in the southern regions with warmer climates, seedlings can be raised around the beginning of spring.

Summer: Seedling raising time is generally in May and June.

Autumn: Seedling raising time is mostly in August and September.

Winter: In most cases, cultivation is carried out in greenhouses , and special attention should be paid to the control of temperature and light.

2. Seedling cultivation method

Seed soaking and disinfection: Before sowing, air the loofah seeds for two or three days, then soak them in trisodium phosphate for disinfection for about 15 minutes, then move them to warm water and soak them for about 5 hours.

Germination treatment: Place the treated seeds in an environment of 30 degrees Celsius for germination, rinse with water every day, and sow after the seeds turn white.

Sowing into the soil: Loofah is generally sown by direct seeding, which is not suitable for transplanting. Dig holes about 2 cm deep, place three treated seeds in each hole, then cover with soil and water. After planting, you can cover with hay to retain soil moisture.

Post-management: The loofah seeds that have been germinated will generally germinate about 5 days after sowing. After germination, pay attention to cooling, water regularly according to soil moisture, maintain appropriate humidity, and pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests. When cultivating, it is not advisable to plant too densely and ensure good ventilation conditions.

To sum up, the time for raising seedlings of loofah should be determined according to local climatic conditions and cultivation purposes, while the seedling raising method needs to focus on seed processing, sowing and later management to ensure the healthy growth of loofah seedlings .