The latest course on techniques and methods of sowing and raising seedlings of snake melon

Snake melon is an annual climbing herb, alias snake towel gourd, snake beans, its fruit drooping like a live snake, so the name snake melon, the taste is better, many people are more interested in it. Now there are more people planting, so how to sow and raise seedlings of snake melon? Let's get to know it.

1. Planting time

Snake melon planting time is different in different areas, generally in the north of the Yangtze River farmers will appear in March-April planting, because of its lax requirements on the soil, adaptability is relatively good, so many environments can grow. In order to improve the yield and quality, you can choose to plant on fertile soil, preferably close to the source of water, can give it sufficient water at any time.

2. Seed germination

The seeds of snake melon are generally thick, and the seeds should be treated when planting in order to make them emerge normally. First, the seeds will be exposed to the sun, the surface bacteria will be killed, and then the seeds will be scalded in hot water at 50 degrees Celsius. After about 2 minutes, they will be fished out and soaked in cold water for 3 days. After soaking, the seeds are put into a warm environment to promote germination, and after the seedlings come out, they can be planted.

3. Land preparation

If you sort out the land when planting, you can properly replenish some nutrients, so that the seeds can germinate well, they will grow better in some fertile soil, the plants will grow more robust, and their resistance will be strengthened. not easy to be attacked by bacteria. If there are conditions, it can be used together with farm manure, using farm manure as base fertilizer, so that its growth can get comprehensive nutrients and produce more fruit in the later growth period.

4. Colonization

When snake melon seedlings grow to three leaves, they can be planted, and they should be planted at a certain distance, usually about 70 centimeters. After planting, they can grow rapidly after being watered once. Snake melon grows faster, must maintain sufficient fertilizer and water, can be harvested in June, but once ripe, it can be harvested in stages, replenish fertilizer and water in time after each harvest, replenish nutrients for planting, and promote the remaining fruit to ripen and bear fruit again.

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