Gourd sowing method and sowing time

Gourds can be sown for propagation. They like warmth and will germinate only when the temperature reaches about 15 degrees Celsius. The suitable temperature for germination is about 20-30 degrees Celsius. You must choose a good time for sowing, usually around 2 in the spring. - Around April, it is best to sow seeds a few days before and after Qingming Festival. The climate is suitable and the growth ability is strong, which is conducive to seed germination. It’s not that sowing cannot be done at other times, but that the survival rate is difficult to guarantee. Each place can choose the sowing time based on actual conditions.

1. When to sow seeds

Gourds can be sown to propagate. Gourds are plants that like warmth. They will germinate when the temperature reaches about 15 degrees Celsius. The temperature should be maintained at 20-30 degrees Celsius. The left and right temperatures are suitable for germination, so sowing should be done at a good time to increase the germination rate of seeds.

Gourd seeds are generally sown around February to April in spring. It is best to sow a few days before and after Tomb Sweeping Day. If the sowing time is wrong, the germination rate will be affected. If sown before Tomb Sweeping Day, the germination rate will be affected. , the temperature has not fully warmed up yet, and low temperatures can easily cause frostbite to seedlings. If the time is delayed for about ten days, the maturity period will be delayed. It’s not that sowing cannot be done at other times, but that the survival rate is difficult to guarantee. It is best to sow at the right time. Each place can choose the sowing time according to the actual situation. The time for planting gourds will vary in different regions and varieties. Normally, aloe vera is planted in spring and autumn. In the north, the planting time in spring is from March to April. If it is in the south, the planting time is in late February. In early March, planting is usually done in autumn from August to September, when the temperature is suitable and the rainfall is sufficient.

2. How to germinate

After selecting the gourd seeds, they cannot be sown immediately. They need to be germinated in advance, which can increase the germination rate. After collecting the seeds, dry them in the sun for 1-2 days, then soak them in diluted carbendazim solution for 30 minutes. Take out the seeds, wash them with clean water, and soak them in warm water at 55-60°C. The soaking process Stir constantly. After soaking, wipe off the mucus attached to the outside with a towel, then place it on a damp towel, cover it with a towel and put it in a container. Keep the temperature at about 25 degrees Celsius and wait for the seeds to germinate.