When is the best time to plant gourd seeds?

Gourd seed planting time

Gourd is an annual climbing herb. It takes about 4-20 days from sowing to germination, and the growth cycle is about 5 months. The most suitable time for sowing is from March to May in spring. The temperature at this time is more suitable for rooting and germination of gourd, and the germination rate of seeds is very high.

Gourd seed planting method

1. Site selection and land preparation: The location for planting gourds must have good drainage and irrigation, and the soil must be fertile. Before planting, the land should be plowed and disinfected, pressed to conserve moisture, and weeding should be done well.

2. Soak the seeds for germination: Choose high-quality gourd seeds, soak them in 45-degree warm water for a while, then put them on towels and quilts to keep warm and germinate, and control the temperature at around 26 degrees Celsius.

3. Sowing and seedling raising: Put appropriate amount of farmyard manure and fodder on the seedbed, then put nutrient soil on it, sow the seeds, cover with soil and water.

Gourd Seed Collection

The gourd's flowering and fruiting period is in summer and autumn, and the seeds grow inside the fruit. When it is ripe, cut the mouth of the gourd, bend the wire, and thoroughly empty the gourd to take out all the seeds.

Gourd seeds look like

The fruit of the gourd is green at first, and turns yellow as it grows. When it matures, the peel will turn into wood, with the seeds inside. They are white in color, obovate or triangular in shape, and about 20 mm long.