Planting time and methods of wax gourd when will the wax gourd mature

Planting time: the sowing time of spring planting is generally from December to March of the following year, while that of autumn planting is from June to July. Planting method: wax gourd is generally seedling cultivation, seedling age is about 40-50 days, small wax gourd is mostly sown in early February, large late-maturing wax gourd is sown in mid-late February, seeds need to be germinated after 4-5 days under the condition of 25-30 ℃, deep ploughing and leveling and raking fine before planting, to prevent Fusarium wilt and root retting caused by stagnant water, application of rotten organic fertilizer at seedling stage, timely planting.

Wax gourd is a treasure, not only fresh and delicious meat, rich nutrition, and its skin, seeds have a very high edible value and medicinal value, can be described as treasure, but also known as "the first melon in summer". So when should such a delicious and nutritious wax gourd be planted?

1. Planting time of wax gourd

1. The sowing time of spring planting is generally from December to March of the following year, and the sowing time of autumn planting is from June to July.

2. The cultivation of wax gourd in Guangzhou can be divided into two seasons: spring planting and autumn planting, and most of them are planted in spring, usually sowing from January to February. Under the premise of taking measures against cold, early sowing is better than late sowing. Sowing in the early and middle of January can prolong the growth period, especially the vegetative growth period, so that the wax gourd has higher air humidity and fruit setting when the temperature is above 20 ℃ before and after the rainy season. Winter gourd planted in autumn is usually sown before and after Lesser Heat (early and mid-July).

3. The time of planting wax gourd in Henan: generally, the temperature in spring is above 20 ℃, and the seeds can be sown when the sun is sufficient. It can be harvested from August to October. Wax gourd, belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, is an annual herb, which is a temperature-loving and heat-resistant variety. The ripening season of wax gourd is inseparable from the time of planting. Sow in spring and reap in autumn.

When will the wax gourd mature

The main results are as follows: 1. Wax gourd is resistant to storage and transportation and tastes good. About 45 days after fruit setting, the peel shines dark green, while most of the leaves of the plant remain green and not withered yellow, so choose to harvest in the morning on a sunny day. However, it can also be harvested and listed in advance according to the supply and demand of the market.

2. The ripening season of wax gourd is generally in summer, and the ripening season of wax gourd is inseparable from the time of planting. If you sow in autumn, the mature season is in autumn, and remember to harvest the wax gourd at the right time after it is ripe.

3. Planting methods of wax gourd

1. Cultivation season: wax gourd likes high temperature and has strong heat resistance. In the suitable temperature range, the higher the temperature is, the faster the growth and development is, so the peak growth period must be arranged in the high temperature season, and the planting period is generally ranked after cucumber in production.

2. Sowing time: wax gourd generally needs seedling cultivation, and the seedling age is 40-50 days. The suitable sowing time can be determined according to local climatic conditions, cultivation purpose and variety type. Small wax gourd can be sowed in early February. Large late-maturing wax gourd can be sowed in mid-late February.

3. Soaking seeds to accelerate germination: wax gourd seeds germinate slowly and their germination potential is relatively low. Before accelerating germination, measures such as high temperature hot seed should be adopted to make the seeds absorb water normally. It is suitable for seeds to germinate under the condition of 25: 30 ℃, and it can germinate after 4 ~ 5 days.

4. Seedling management: wax gourd seedlings grow slowly and high temperature is required at seedling stage. In order to improve the bed temperature, the seedbed should be prepared in advance and the soil should be turned over. In order to meet its nutrient requirements, bed soil should be prepared in advance and mixed with more mature organic fertilizer to make it loose and fertile.

5. Timely planting: the root system of wax gourd is well developed. deep ploughing and raking should be done before planting to prevent water accumulation and cause Fusarium wilt and root retting. When planting, the mature organic fertilizer should be locally applied to 3000 ~ 5000 jin / mu, and the density varies with different cultivation methods, climatic conditions and varieties.

IV. Harvest and storage

1. Wax gourd can be harvested 30-35 days after the flower withered.

2. Before harvest, it is not suitable to apply fertilizer or watering to enhance the photosynthesis of wax gourd and reduce the water content of wax gourd, so as to improve the storage time of wax gourd.

3. When harvesting, it is generally cut off with scissors to avoid straining the vines. Melons and fruits should also be handled gently and should not be bruised so as to facilitate storage. However, wax gourd will be harvested after it is ripe. If it is harvested too late, the wax gourd will be too mature and its meat will become soft and not resistant to storage and transportation.

4. After the wax gourd is ripe, its skin color is dark and there is little fluff. In order to improve its economic benefit, it can be listed in advance.

5. The stored wax gourd should choose large late-maturing varieties with thick skin, thick meat, dense texture, green and shiny skin, full of wax, uniform size and no damage.

6, the size of the cellar depends on the number of storage, generally about 30 square meters, can store 5000 kilograms of wax gourd. The cellar is mostly semi-underground, 3.6 meters high, 1.8 meters high above ground and underground, surrounded by library windows, which are opened around and around to facilitate ventilation.

7. 2-3 days before the wax gourd was stored, the cellar was sealed and fumigated with potassium permanganate. Cushion hay or straw curtain at the bottom of the library, put wax gourd on top, generally stack no more than 3 layers, so as to avoid crushing damage. It should be placed according to the state of wax gourd growing in the field, so that the wax gourd can maintain the original direction of gravity, the flesh is not easy to crack, and the storage time is longer.

8. the wax gourd should strengthen ventilation at the initial stage of entering the cellar, and open the window for ventilation when the temperature is high at noon, so as to cool down, remove moisture, reduce environmental humidity and keep the cellar dry. During the storage of wax gourd, the pit temperature is kept at 10-15 ℃, and the relative humidity is kept at 70% 75%, so as to avoid freezing injury. It can usually be stored for 3-5 months.

As mentioned above, the time of planting wax gourd is different in different regions, because the wax gourd has certain requirements on temperature. Wax gourd will be wrapped in white wax gourd when it is ripe, so it is also called white melon. The ripe wax gourd feels hard, but it is very delicious and soft after stewing.