Where to buy apricot squash seeds? What are the seedling-raising methods?

Apricot squash is a species in the Cucurbitaceae family, Cucurbita genus. When the fruit is young it is deep yellow, and as it grows the deep yellow fades gradually to yellowish-white. It is beautiful and attractive in appearance, a squash that combines ornamental and edible value. Apricot squash likes moisture and also tolerates drought, has no strict requirements for soil, and is not too complicated to grow; you just need to pay attention to a few techniques. So where are apricot squash seeds sold? What are the seedling-raising methods? Let's find out together.

Where are apricot squash seeds sold?

Apricot squash is mainly produced in Jiangxi, with cultivation mainly in southern Jiangxi, and is currently mainly developed and promoted by the Wanshou Orchard Fruit and Vegetable Planting Cooperative in Poyang County, Jiangxi. However, because the commercial cultivation scale is not yet mature enough, relatively few people are familiar with this squash vegetable.

If you are in Jiangxi, you can buy seeds from seed companies or enterprises in the production areas. If you are in other regions and it is inconvenient, you can buy seeds online, such as on Tmall, Pinduoduo, JD.com, Nongxun.com and other e-commerce platforms.

What are the seedling-raising methods?

1. Seedling-raising conditions

The suitable temperature for seed germination is 25-30°C; seeds can germinate at 13°C, but very slowly; germination is fastest at 30-35°C, but this easily causes leggy growth. The flowering and fruiting period requires a relatively high temperature, generally 22-25°C is best. In addition, light conditions should be good, and under high temperature and drought conditions you should water frequently, which helps nutrient absorption and increases yield.

2. Planting method

Generally, the method of preparing the land and direct sowing is used, with 2-3 seeds per hole, the pointed end of the seed facing down, covered with 2-3 cm of soil, and watered thoroughly. Before sowing, apply 2000 kg of decomposed organic fertilizer, 75 kg of cake fertilizer, 40 kg of compound fertilizer, and 80 kg of plant ash per mu. At 25-30°C, germination takes about 1-2 weeks.

3. Water and fertilizer management

Because the vines are long and grow fast, fertilizer needs to be applied as a top dressing during April, May, and June, and attention should be paid to watering. Apricot squash management is relatively extensive; because the root system is well developed and roots form at the leaf nodes, attention should be paid to hilling soil so as to absorb nutrients. After several fruits have formed, the terminal buds can be removed. As long as the soil is fertile and you water and fertilize frequently, apricot squash generally sets one squash every 3-5 leaves.

4. Field management

One apricot squash plant can produce many branches. To prevent nutrients from being too dispersed, you should prune the branches, leaving 2-3 main vines per plant; auxiliary buds very easily form in the leaf axils of the squash and should be removed, otherwise they compete with the squash for nutrients, causing the squash to wither and drop due to insufficient nutrients. Apricot squash has extremely strong disease resistance and is not easily infected, but whether or not there is disease, prevention should be the priority; sterilizing the soil before planting is beneficial to the growth of apricot squash.

The above is an introduction to the purchase and selection of apricot squash seeds and the seedling-raising methods, and we hope it is helpful to everyone.

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