Seed price and planting method of wax gourd

Wax gourd, also known as white gourd, white wax gourd, white melon peel, etc., is an annual trailing or framed herb of the family Cucurbitaceae. It is cultivated in all parts of our country, and the fruit can also be impregnated into all kinds of candies in addition to being used as vegetables. pericarp and seeds are medicinally effective in anti-inflammation, diuresis and detumescence, and the cultivation value is very high. Let's take a look at the seed price and planting method of wax gourd.

How much is the wax gourd seed per jin?

The price of wax gourd seeds is about 50-70 yuan per jin, but it varies greatly due to the quality, variety, origin and quantity of seeds. Wax gourd varieties can be divided into large fruit type and small fruit type according to the size of fruit, early maturing species and late maturing species sooner or later, and pink peel species and green peel species according to the presence or absence of pericarp wax powder. generally, the yield per mu is about 3000 to 4000 kilograms, and the amount of seeds used per mu is about 15 kilograms.

Seed treatment of wax gourd

1, knock open the melon seeds: wax gourd seeds need to sprout, before germination, knock open the melon seeds, pay attention not to destroy the growing point, put in sterilized towels, maintain proper moisture, do not soak the seeds, basically germinate at a constant temperature of 30 ℃ for 4 days, and relatively neat.

2. Blanch the seeds in boiling water: soak the wax gourd seeds in cold water for half an hour, then stir in hot water at 60-70 ℃, stop stirring when the water temperature drops to 35 ℃, and soak at 25-28 ℃ for 20-30 hours. Then take it out to dry and put it at 2630 ℃ to promote budding.

3. Water management: the accumulation of carbon dioxide discharged under the condition of strong breathing during seed germination will cause seed chamber rest poisoning, and even cause the phenomenon of "retting seed". When soaking seeds, the seeds need to be soaked in water for 12 hours at a water temperature of 30 ℃.

4. Temperature control: suitable aeration and temperature conditions should be provided during the germination of wax gourd seeds. During the germination period, the seeds should not be spread too thick, and the ambient temperature should be controlled between 30-35 ℃. After each washing of the seeds, the excess moisture on the surface should be removed, so that the seeds can be dispersed.

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.

Field management of wax gourd

1. Plant adjustment: wax gourd grows exuberantly. If its growth is allowed to delay blooming and fruiting, pressing vines, coring, branching and fixing melons should be carried out in time to coordinate vegetative growth and reproductive growth, expand root absorption area and improve its assimilation efficiency. promote flowering and fruiting.

2. Water and fertilizer management: water and fertilizer management of wax gourd varies according to climatic conditions and growth period. Avoid heavy fertilizer and water from flowering to fixed melon period, and keep the soil moist during the rapid expansion period. High temperature and rainy season often cause dead seedlings and rotten melon. Attention should be paid to drainage.

3. Pest control: powdery mildew of wax gourd is sprayed with 800 times of Orr or Qiansheng liquid, sunburn can be covered with melon leaves or other materials to reduce direct sunlight, melon silk borer is sprayed with double-star avermectin, and stink weeds are sprayed with 90% trichlorfon.

4. Build and bind the vine: the wax gourd is set up at the beginning of the vine stretching. When the melon vine has 16 or 18 nodes, it can be put on the shelf. After it is put on the shelf, the vine is tied with a rope every 20 to 30 centimeters, and the side branches, tendrils and excess female flowers are removed.

5. Timely harvest: wax gourd takes about 9 days from budding to flowering and 35 to 45 days from flowering to maturity. The small wax gourd can be harvested when it reaches the edible maturity, and the large wax gourd can be harvested when it reaches the physiological maturity, and the fruit stalk is left for storage.