What vegetables and fruits are suitable for planting in summer?

Vegetables and fruits suitable for summer planting include cucumber, bitter gourd, loofah, wax gourd and rape.

1, cucumber

Cucumber has the characteristics of heat resistance, and is usually planted in May-June in summer. Cucumber can be planted directly or transplanted in summer, and it is best to raise seedlings quickly with plug. The high temperature in summer is easy to cause water shortage. When planting, water the plants in time to keep the soil moist.

2, bitter gourd

Bitter gourd is a vegetable with a long growth cycle, which is usually planted in early summer, and plants grow vigorously in summer. The temperature adaptation range is 10-35℃, and the suitable temperature for seed germination is about 30-35℃.

After planting, provide plants with river water or lake water rich in minerals, soak the soil completely, and provide a moist growth environment for bitter gourd. When providing water to bitter gourd, pay attention to controlling the amount of watering, and it is best to water the plants when the soil is dry.

3.loofah

Luffa is a heat-resistant vegetable. The higher the temperature, the faster it grows. Summer loofah should be heat-resistant, precocious and plentiful. In summer, loofah is usually planted in May and June and supplied to the market in July and June.

The specific planting time should be selected according to the actual situation. Due to the abundant sunshine in summer, loofah with strong heat resistance should be selected. The high temperature and high humidity environment in summer is beneficial to the growth and development of Luffa, but it is also a high incidence period of pests and diseases, so attention should be paid to the prevention and control of pests and diseases.

4.wax gourd

Wax gourd is a heat-resistant crop, which can resist hot weather and is suitable for planting in summer. The suitable temperature for wax gourd growth is 25-30 degrees, and the temperature for seed germination is 28-30 degrees. Wax gourd leaves are larger and lose water faster. In the process of growth, there is a great demand for water. When planting wax gourd in summer, water it frequently.

5. Small rape

Small rapeseed can be planted all year round, especially in high temperature season, and it grows extremely rapidly, and the time from sowing to harvesting is very short. This is a kind of vegetable with early harvest and easy care. Many rural vegetable gardens will plant small rapeseed at this time, which greatly facilitates their own consumption.