What to Do About Luffa Fruit Abortion? Cause Analysis and Control Methods
We are no strangers to the luffa, a vegetable that is very common in our daily lives. The luffa has extremely strong adaptability and resistance, so it is grown in all parts of our country. It is a summer seasonal vegetable with the effect of clearing heat and reducing internal heat, and during the summer it is deeply loved by everyone. So when growing luffa, a phenomenon of fruit abortion often occurs. So what does fruit abortion mean? Why does fruit abortion happen? What methods are there to solve it? Below we will briefly get to know it.
1. The phenomenon of luffa fruit abortion
The fruit abortion phenomenon of luffa is actually a physiological disease, and this phenomenon is also very common in the process of growing luffa. Simply and plainly speaking, luffa fruit abortion means that after the luffa sets fruit, the young fruit does not grow larger, but instead stops growing, and gradually turns yellow, shrivels, and finally dries up and rots, causing the young fruit to drop off. This is the so-called fruit abortion phenomenon.
2. Causes of luffa fruit abortion
There are many causes of luffa fruit abortion, and we need to analyze them one by one. First, luffa fruit abortion may be related to the variety; different varieties have different characteristics, and their fruit abortion phenomena are also different. Second is temperature: when the temperature is too high or too low, it affects photosynthesis, leading to nutritional deficiency, thereby causing fruit abortion. Third is planting density: the greater the density, the greater the probability of fruit abortion. Fourth is climatic conditions, which lead to a low pollination rate, and this also easily causes fruit abortion. Fifth is nutrient supply and water supply: if the supply of water and fertilizer is insufficient, or if there is too much water. Sixth is that pest and disease control measures are not in place, causing pests and diseases to affect the growth of young fruits, thereby causing fruit abortion.
3. Control measures
The solutions corresponding to luffa fruit abortion caused by different reasons are also different, so we must solve the luffa fruit abortion phenomenon according to different causes. First, we can reduce the fruit abortion rate by choosing a suitable variety. Second is to reasonably control the temperature of the planting site: the daytime temperature is best controlled at around 25 degrees, and the nighttime temperature should not be lower than 15 degrees, and ventilation should be carried out reasonably. Next is to scientifically plan the planting density: the distance between each plant should be controlled at 50 cm, and the distance between each row should be controlled at 60 cm, and supports should be built. There is also managing the supply of water and fertilizer, watering and topdressing according to the fertilizer requirements and water requirements of luffa. Finally, do a good job of pest and disease control to avoid pests and diseases affecting the growth of luffa and reducing luffa yield.
Above, the editor has briefly introduced to everyone what the luffa fruit abortion phenomenon is, and also let everyone understand the causes of luffa fruit abortion, and also proposed effective solutions for these causes, hoping to help everyone. Of course, the editor may also have omissions, and everyone is welcome to add to them and offer new insights.