How to grow Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl

Written by Maggie

Many flower lovers do not know how Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl grows. Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl can be planted in the spring from April to May. It is necessary to soak seeds in warm water to accelerate germination, and select deep soil, high fertility, breathable and water-borne soil for planting. After sowing, place it in astigmatism and water it every 3 ~ 4 days. It must be planted so that Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl can grow.

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Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl cultivation method

1. Select seeds

Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl grows best from April to May in spring. General calabash is best sown in April ~ May, with the highest survival rate. The first step is to select Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl seeds of good varieties without any pests or diseases. Soak the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate to disinfect and prevent pests and diseases.

2. Soak to accelerate buds

The seeds of Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl were soaked in warm water at 40 ~ 50℃. We need to soak the seeds 20 ~ 25 minutes or so, and then the seeds with toilet paper, gauze wrapped up, put into a small container. Maintain in a ventilated and warm environment. Sprinkle some water daily and wait a week for the seeds to take root.

3. Choice of basin and soil

Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl roots are developed. We should choose deep soil, high fertility, breathable and good water retention soil. We can choose the pastoral soil, leaf rot soil, coarse sand in accordance with the ratio of 6:3:1 mix, which can be appropriate to add organic fertilizer, increase the fertility of the soil.

4. Start sowing

When planting Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl, first of all, water the soil to keep the soil moist. Plant the root of the seed in the soil and cover it with a layer of soil. The temperature is kept at about 15 ~ 20℃. Carefully breed in the astigmatism place, and wait for a week before the seeds germinate.

5. Sowing management

Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl seeds need to be watered for 3-4 days after sowing. No fertilization is needed. After rooting, reduce the amount of water and keep the soil slightly wet. Wait for a month after the application of nitrogen, phosphate fertilizer, put in sufficient sunlight culture. If the sun is too strong, do a good job of protecting yourself from the sun.

6. Frame and transplant

Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl belongs to the climbing plant. After Lagenaria Siceraria (Molina) Standl takes root and sprouts, we need to set it up. We need to prepare three 1 ~ 2 meters of sticks, in the position of an equilateral triangle inserted around the gourd seedling, and then use the rope to grow the gourd longer stems and leaves.