How to grow gourds on the balcony How to grow gourds so that they grow more and better

It is good to plant gourds on the balcony. Gourds are climbing plants. Planting them on the balcony can not only block the scorching sun in summer, but also emit the unique fragrance of gourds during the growth period. They can be used as vegetables when immature and as decorations when mature, which looks very pleasing.

How to grow gourds on the balcony

1. Choose a seed

   Before planting gourds, you must choose suitable seeds. It is best to use healthy seeds that are full and have no signs of cracks , so as to ensure the survival rate of the gourd.

2. Choose potting soil

   Gourds, like other plants, prefer slightly acidic soil, so you need to be careful when choosing the soil to grow them in. Choose soft and acidic soil as the soil . In addition, climbing plants have deeper roots, so you need to choose a deeper flower pot to ensure the normal growth of the gourd vines .

3. Planting method

   If you want the gourd to germinate faster, you can do the germination treatment in advance , then sow it in the flower soil and water it with an appropriate amount of water. If the temperature is low, you can cover it with plastic film to keep it warm and moisturized.

Key points for growing gourds on the balcony

1. Fertilization

When sowing gourds, base fertilizer needs to be applied on the soil to ensure that the seeds can germinate and grow smoothly. After germination, the gourd will grow faster, so topdressing is also needed. The additional fertilizer can be a mixture of phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer . The specific amount needs to be determined according to the size of the plant.

2. Watering

Gourds prefer a relatively humid environment, so in the process of planting gourds, you need to keep the soil moist at all times. Especially after the gourds sprout, they need a lot of water for the plants to grow and climb. When the soil is dry, add water . If necessary, you can use a spray bottle to spray some water on the plants to keep them moist.

How to build a rack for growing gourds on the balcony

Prepare a rack to support the vine part of the gourd so that the vine of the small gourd can grow upward along the rack. Adjust it every once in a while to avoid it from deviating in direction. Small gourds usually grow more on branches, so when the main branch grows to more than 2 meters, you can break it off to allow it to grow faster.