How to plant loofah?

Sponge gourd is a common dish on people's tables in summer. This vegetable is rich in nutrients and can meet the human body's needs for a variety of nutrients. In addition, sponge gourd has a strong vitality. Friends who have a small yard or land at home can grow some at home. If you want to know how to grow sponge gourd, you can read the editor's detailed introduction to the method of growing sponge gourd.

How to plant loofah? Loofah planting method

1. Seedling cultivation of loofah

Sponge gourd can be grown as seedlings at the end of March every year. Before growing the seedlings, the seeds should be placed in a bowl and soaked in warm water, then covered with a wet cloth to germinate. After the seeds sprout, they can be put into the field for seedling cultivation. The film should be covered on the morning of the seedling cultivation.

2. Planting of loofah

When the loofah seedlings grow three leaves, they can be transplanted to the field for planting. Loofah likes fertile soil. Before planting, sufficient fertilizer should be applied in the field. It is best to add more humus. In addition, in the first few days after planting, water should be applied every evening until the loofah seedlings survive.

3. Field management of loofah

When the loofah is planted, it should be watered in time and fertilized once every two weeks. After it grows four or five leaves, it will begin to grow vines. At this time, it is necessary to use wooden sticks to build a frame for the loofah. After entering May and June, the loofah will enter the peak growth season. At this time, it is necessary to timely cultivate and topdress, and water. When the loofah grows too many ineffective side vines, they should be removed in time, otherwise it will affect the fruiting of the loofah. In addition, during the growth of the loofah, pay attention to removing the extra male flowers, which will be more beneficial to the growth and fruiting of the loofah.