When to plant pumpkinPumpkins are generally planted in July and August each year because the temperature and humidity of the environment at this time are most suitable for their growth. However, the specific sowing time needs to be adjusted according to the local ecological environment and weather conditions. It is recommended to sow pumpkins when the weather is clear and the average temperature is not high. Pumpkin harvest timePumpkin is a vegetable that matures in early autumn. It blooms from May to July and matures from September to October. It can usually be put on the market a few days after it matures. However, if it is grown in a greenhouse, pumpkin can be supplied all year round under suitable conditions, so people can buy pumpkin at any time. Pumpkin planting methods and key points1. Soil conditions Pumpkin grows best in loose, fertile soil with good drainage. Before planting pumpkin, you can deep plow the soil to make it loose and increase its air permeability. You can also mix decomposed farmyard manure into the soil to increase soil fertility and provide the pumpkin with the necessary nutrients. 2. Sufficient water Pumpkins like a humid environment and need to be watered in time during the growth period. If they are watered too little, the plants will grow slowly. Generally, they should be watered every 3 days to allow the pumpkins to grow healthily. When the weather is hot, you also need to spray water in the air to increase the humidity in the environment. 3. Maintenance and management To care for pumpkins, you need to provide them with sufficient sunlight to prevent the plants from growing leaves but no flowers due to insufficient light. You also need to apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers every half a month to increase pumpkin yields. You also need to use scissors to thin out the flowers that grow too densely during the pumpkin flowering period to concentrate the nutrient supply and increase the quality of the pumpkin. |
<<: How to prune the compound maple tree? Pruning time and method
>>: Can Begonia be hydroponically cultivated?
1. The language and meaning of daffodils 1. Flowe...
Nowadays, the cultivation of Chinese medicinal ma...
1. Caused by pests and diseases (1) Specific reas...
1. Origin The origin of tangerines is Sihui City,...
1. Drainage and root pruning Reason: If you water...
When to prune sage Sage is usually pruned in spri...
Six types of plants that pregnant women should no...
Cutting propagation time of Jade Milk Column The ...
Spring fertilizer for mulberry trees Also called ...
Hyacinth Archives Morphological characteristics o...
Can I grow fragrant wood at home? You can plant f...
1. What does it look like? It is a small deciduou...
1. Why do some people not eat it? 1. The smell is...
Chives and leek greens are two popular tender veg...
Isatis root planting time Isatis root can be plan...