How and when to plant pumpkin

Gourd planting time and month

The sowing time of golden pumpkin is usually around February every year. For direct sowing, holes are usually dug according to a certain density, and then three to four seeds are sown in each hole. Finally, the seeds are covered with soil. For seedling transplanting, a loose seedbed should be prepared, and the seeds should be evenly sown. Finally, the seeds should be gently placed in the soil and covered with a layer of straw to prepare for the emergence of seedlings.

Planting pumpkins in spring

Golden pumpkins require a relatively warm environment to grow. Generally speaking, it is best to plant them in April and May. If pumpkins are planted in a greenhouse, the sowing time can be slightly advanced.

Planting pumpkins in summer

The best time for planting in summer is July. Golden pumpkins should not be planted repeatedly. The soil for planting golden pumpkins must be one where this crop has not been planted in the previous two years. It is best to choose sandy loam, which is more breathable.

Planting pumpkins in autumn

It is best to plant it around the Mid-Autumn Festival in autumn. The field should be provided with sufficient water and fertilizer. Top dressing is required when the vines grow to three centimeters and the fruits expand rapidly.

Planting pumpkins in winter

Golden pumpkin can be planted in January and February of winter. The seeds need to be placed outside in the sun for two days before sowing, and then soaked in warm water for three hours to germinate. After most of the seeds turn white, they can be sown in the soil.

Gourd planting method

1. Soil requirements: Golden pumpkin is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, neutral soil rich in organic matter. It is best to choose a field that has not been planted with pumpkin for more than 3 years. After the soil is renovated, spray it with potassium permanganate for disinfection.

2. Climate conditions: Golden pumpkin likes a warm environment. The suitable germination temperature is between 25-30 degrees, and the suitable growth temperature is between 20-32 degrees. Short-day conditions are conducive to the formation of female flowers. The light intensity in the south is high in summer, so a shade net should be used to cool down and prevent sun exposure.

3. Cultivation and management: The golden melon has a well-developed root system and is drought-resistant, but it also needs watering to keep the soil moist. At the same time, the soil needs to contain more organic matter. Farmyard manure and compound fertilizer can be applied alternately, and do not water it on the melon stems.

4. Disease and pest control: Golden pumpkin has a strong disease resistance and generally rarely has insect pests, but it is still necessary to prevent and control white mold disease and rice planthoppers, especially white mold disease. If not prevented in time, it will cause the death of the entire plant. You can spray it with anti-plague.