What is the best month to plant gourd?

When to plant gourd

Gourds are usually planted in spring because this period is conducive to their growth. Usually, it is most suitable to plant gourds in spring from March to May, and the latest time is around May. Gourds are generally planted and propagated by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: The time suitable for planting melons in the south and north is different. It will be earlier than the planting time in the north. Generally, the south will plant it around February and March in spring, while the north will generally plant it in March and April.

Greenhouse planting time: Cucumbers can be grown in greenhouses. The temperature in greenhouses is generally higher than that in the open air. The planting time in greenhouses will be earlier than that in the open air. Generally, greenhouses will plant cucumbers from December in winter to February of the following year.

Origin and planting month of gourd

The gourd is a kind of gourd, an annual herb, also commonly known as night-flowering plant. The gourd is widely planted, mainly in Hebei, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Beijing and Shandong.

Hebei gourd

The planting time of Hebei melon is in spring, it will bloom in summer and mature in autumn. The plant of Hebei melon is dark green, the leaves are alternate, and the shape of the fruit is highly variable.

Shandong gourd

The planting time of Shandong gourd is around March and April, and it can be picked in August and September. The shapes of Shandong gourd are varied, and the tail is generally round. When mature, the rind will become woody and has a wide range of uses.

Gourd varieties and planting months

When the gourd is relatively tender, it can be eaten as a vegetable, and when it is mature, it can be made into various things. There are not many types of gourds, which can generally be divided into bitter gourds and sweet gourds.

Bitter Melon

Bitter melon is usually planted in mid-to-late April and will mature in autumn from August to October. Bitter melon is a variant with a gourd-shaped melon and a relatively large bottom. It contains toxins.

Sweet melon

Sweet melon is usually planted in April and May and can be picked in September or October. Sweet melon and bitter melon look very similar in shape and are generally difficult to distinguish. They can be stir-fried and eaten.