What are the precautions for growing snake gourd? A detailed explanation of the latest key points
Snake gourd is grown on a very large scale in our country. Besides being edible, it also has extremely high ornamental and medicinal value, and eating it brings great benefits to the human body. So what should be noted when growing snake gourd? Let's find out together.
1. Temperature
Snake gourd is native to India and Malaysia. It likes a warm environment, tolerates heat but not cold. Its suitable growth temperature is between 30-35 degrees. Below 5 degrees or above 40 degrees, its growth will be inhibited. The suitable temperature for seed germination is 30 degrees. The suitable temperature for plant growth is 20-35 degrees. Above 35 degrees, it can still flower and fruit normally, but below 20 degrees, growth will be slow, and below 15 degrees, growth will stop. Therefore, special attention should be paid during planting to whether the local temperature conditions meet its growth requirements; otherwise, planting will fail.
2. Water
Snake gourd likes a moist environment, but its root system is well developed and its drought tolerance is also relatively strong. However, during the growing period it needs a large amount of water. If water is insufficient, its fruit-setting rate will be affected, and the expansion of the snake gourd will also be hindered, leading to poor development of the snake gourd. In the most serious cases, the plants will show premature aging. Therefore, water management must be done well during management so that the snake gourd can absorb sufficient water. If there is drought and a lack of water, water it in time, especially during the high-temperature period in summer. At this time, watering must be done well. Generally, water once a week to keep soil moisture suitable for the growth needs of snake gourd.
3. Light
Snake gourd likes light, especially during the fruiting period, when it requires relatively strong light. If there are many cloudy and rainy days during the flowering period, low temperatures will cause serious flower and fruit dropping, leading to a sharp decline in yield, and in severe cases, a total loss of harvest. Therefore, when planting, choose a sunny location, and during management, set up trellises and guide the vines so that light is available, ensuring good field ventilation and good light conditions to improve yield and quality.
4. Soil
Snake gourd likes fertilizer and tolerates fertilizer, and it is also relatively tolerant of average conditions. It has wide adaptability to soil, and all kinds of soil can be used for cultivation, but when planted in poor soil, the gourds are small and the yield is low. Therefore, to obtain high yield and high quality, planting should be done in fertile places, or before planting, apply base fertilizer together with land preparation to improve soil structure and meet its growth needs.
The above is an introduction to the precautions for growing snake gourd. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.