When is the best month to plant sponge gourd?

When to plant golden loofah

The planting time of golden sponge gourd is around March. Generally, the climate at this time is relatively mild, which is very suitable for the growth of golden sponge gourd. Planting needs to be completed by the end of April at the latest. Generally, golden sponge gourd is planted by seed sowing.

Planting time in the North and South : The time for planting golden loofah in the North and South is the same, with not much difference. It is probably planted in mid-March.

Greenhouse planting time : Golden loofah can be planted in a greenhouse. Generally, its planting time is the same as that in the open air, which is basically around March.

Origin and planting month of golden loofah

Common production areas of golden sponge gourd are Zhejiang, Hebei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Fujian, etc.

Zhejiang Golden Sponge Gourd

Zhejiang generally plants golden sponge gourds in March, and they mature around July. Generally, the yield of golden sponge gourds here is relatively high, and the sizes are relatively large.

Hebei Golden Sponge Gourd

The climate in Hebei is very suitable for the growth of golden sponge gourd. It is generally planted in April and matures in August. The skin of the golden sponge gourd in Hebei is relatively hard and the taste is a little crisper.

Golden Sponge Gourd Varieties and Planting Months

There are generally three common varieties of golden sponge gourd, early-maturing golden sponge gourd, mid-maturing golden sponge gourd and late-maturing golden sponge gourd.

Early-maturing golden squash

Early-maturing golden sponge gourds are usually planted in March and mature in May. Generally, early-maturing golden sponge gourds are relatively small in size.

Medium Ripe Golden Sponge Gourd

The mid-ripening golden sponge gourd is planted around April every year and is usually available on the market around July. It is relatively cheap and has a strong aroma.