Detailed Guide to Zucchini Greenhouse Planting Methods and Techniques
How do you grow zucchini in a greenhouse? How should planting be carried out? The key cultivation points for growing zucchini in a greenhouse are as follows: 1. Soil preparation. Zucchini has a well-developed root system and requires soil with strong water and fertilizer retention. The zucchini plot should be fertilized and plowed in autumn the year before, applying 3 tonnes of organic fertilizer per mu, then harrowed and loosened the following year ready for planting, with the greenhouse frame covered 7 days before transplanting....
How do you grow zucchini in a greenhouse? How should planting be carried out?
The key cultivation points for growing zucchini in a greenhouse are as follows:
1. Soil preparation. Zucchini has a well-developed root system and requires soil with strong water and fertilizer retention. The zucchini plot should be fertilized and plowed in autumn the year before, applying 3 tonnes of organic fertilizer per mu, then harrowed and loosened the following year ready for planting, with the greenhouse frame covered 7 days before transplanting.
2. Varieties. Generally, short-vine type varieties have very short internodes, with vine length between 0.3-0.5 m. **The most widely cultivated are Algeria and Zaoqing; these two varieties are early maturing and have a high female flower rate.
3. Seedling raising. Zucchini grown in greenhouses generally requires greenhouse seedling raising. In the Bole region, greenhouse seedling raising is generally required. Seeds should be soaked and pre-germinated 2-3 days before sowing. The transplanting time for greenhouse zucchini is March 28-30, with a row spacing of 80 cm and a plant spacing of 50 cm.
4. Management. During the growing period, zucchini should not be exposed to excessively high temperatures; keep it at 20-23°C during the day and 16-18°C at night.
5. Harvesting. The varieties currently in use are all short-vined, with short internodes and densely set fruits. Early fruits should be harvested promptly, especially the first fruit at the base of the plant.
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