What is the best time and method for planting open-air loofah?

Which month is suitable for planting loofah in the open air?

If you want to plant loofah outdoors, it is usually done in spring and autumn. Because the temperature in the north is lower, you need to control the temperature if you want to plant loofah outdoors. It can be done between March and April in spring and between August and September in autumn.

How to plant loofah outdoors

1. Land preparation and sowing

Before planting loofah in the open air, the land should be prepared into deep furrows and high ridges. You can adopt the hole sowing method, placing 3-4 seeds in each hole. Soak the seeds in warm water for a few hours before sowing, which is conducive to seed germination.

2. Fertilizer and water management

If you want to get high yields of open-air loofah, you need to do a good job of fertilizer and water management, apply heavy topdressing during the flowering period, and apply an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer per acre of land, but do not apply too much water.

Points to note when planting loofah outdoors

1. Generally, after planting, you need to water the loofah in the open field once to allow it to take root, and then water it every 5-7 days to allow it to grow slowly. This will promote the growth of the plant's root system and make the seedlings stronger. 2. The growth cycle of the loofah in the open field is relatively long. During the maintenance period, it can bear fruit and be harvested many times, so it is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient fertilizer and water supply, and it is necessary to avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer in the early growth stage.