The Latest Methods and Key Techniques for Growing Trichosanthes kirilowii
Trichosanthes kirilowii, also known as Trichosanthes kirilowii (gualou), is a fairly well-known Chinese medicinal herb and a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Trichosanthes kirilowii has been used in China for a very long time, has a certain effect on the treatment of coronary heart disease, and can also resist bacteria and cancer, making it a medicinal herb that is very beneficial to human health. It is also a vegetable, and its seeds can be made into sunflower seeds for eating. So since it is so good, how should it be grown? Today, the editor brings you the growing methods for Trichosanthes kirilowii. Let's take a look together below!
1. Site selection and land preparation
Trichosanthes kirilowii is suited to growing in places with plenty of sunlight and fertile soil, and it should be planted in areas with relatively high terrain as much as possible, so that it grows in a relatively quiet environment without pollution. After the Beginning of Spring, in order to improve the fertility of the soil and increase the nutrients and moisture in the soil, the soil should be leveled before planting. If the root transplanting method is used, the planting density must be controlled well and the planting holes dug well. The soil should be plowed and sun-exposed, then quicklime should be sprayed comprehensively to disinfect the soil, eliminate pathogens, and reduce the disease incidence rate. Apply enough base fertilizer and mix it thoroughly with the soil; the base fertilizer can be fully decomposed farmyard manure.
2. Seed selection and seedling raising
Trichosanthes kirilowii can be divided into two main uses, and the variety should be chosen according to your own growing direction. Edible varieties have advantages such as high yield and a high seed rate. Medicinal gourds mainly have the advantages of large fruit and many fruits set. Therefore, choose the one suitable for planting according to factors such as market demand and the surrounding environment. Then begin raising seedlings. First treat the seeds by picking out the shriveled and rotten seeds, then soak the remaining seeds with agents such as carbendazim. After two days, drain them and they can be sown to raise seedlings. Keep the seedbed soil moist, control the surrounding environment well, increase the nutrients in the seedbed, and once the seeds germinate and emerge, they can be transplanted.
3. Trellising and transplanting
As mentioned earlier, Trichosanthes kirilowii is a climbing plant, so before transplanting we need to set up the trellis well, or build a greenhouse, which is beneficial for the vine growth of Trichosanthes kirilowii and increases the number of hanging vines and fruits. The specific trellis work needs to be planned well according to your own planting quantity and area, etc. After the trellis is set up, begin transplanting. When transplanting, be careful to prevent damaging the axillary buds. Then after transplanting, press the soil slightly firm and pile up soil around the seedlings, in order to strengthen root growth. After transplanting, water thoroughly with settling water to increase the soil's water content and improve the survival rate of the seedlings.
4. Daily management
Carry out intertillage and weeding appropriately according to the height of the seedlings, and apply topdressing regularly. Within three months after planting, a compound fertilizer should be applied once every month. Then for old gourd gardens that have already fruited, apply fertilizer at least twice, and pay attention to water application. Generally, topdressing should be done once in June, in order to stabilize the fruit-setting rate and ensure the nutrients needed for plant growth. Let plants that are about to mature get onto the trellis in time, and carry out artificial vine guiding appropriately. If there are too many branches and vines, prune them promptly, and no more than 3 branches and vines should be allowed.
The above is a brief introduction to the growing methods for Trichosanthes kirilowii. The growing methods for Trichosanthes kirilowii are relatively simple, but we need to manage them carefully during the growing process. Only by promptly discovering problems with some plants, then inspecting and handling them, and paying attention to some detailed issues in planting, can we ensure the growth of Trichosanthes kirilowii and guarantee the yield. Alright, that is all for today's introduction. Thank you everyone for reading and supporting us. If you want to learn more wonderful information, please continue to follow us!