Many gardeners are not familiar with this magnificent culture - Honey Gourd. Some don't know how to take care of her. In this article I will tell you what to do.
Grade Benefits
All types of honey gourd have a number of advantages:
- bright honey taste;
- the average fruit size is about 4 kg;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- unpretentiousness in care.
Minuses:
- do not tolerate transplant;
- don't like direct sunlight.
Features of cultivation and care
Many varieties of pumpkin feel great in any region of Russia. However, in the northern regions they will have to be grown in seedlings.
Pumpkin loves the sun, but does not like exposure to direct sunlight. Also, the area must be protected from strong winds.
How to prepare seeds and soil for planting
Experienced gardeners advise using fresh seeds. To achieve better germination, it is necessary to warm them up and then soak them in an ash solution. To do this, you need to take 2 tbsp. l. ash and a liter of water.
If you plan to sow seeds in open ground, you need to feed the soil in advance. To do this, you need to dig a hole, mix the earth with compost and return the mixture back. Land for planting can be purchased at a specialized store.
In the southern regions, seeds should be sown immediately in open ground, in the northern regions, seedlings should be planted in cups.
As soon as the soil is warmed up to about 15 degrees, you can sow the seeds.
How to sow seeds outdoors
- Dig holes. Please note that the distance between them should be from 60 to 100 cm.
- Water the hole.
- Arrange the seeds in three different corners.
- Sprinkle the seeds with soil.
- Cover the seeds with foil.
- When the first seedlings appear, remove the film.
- Leave a few strong seedlings, remove the rest.
Planting seeds for seedlings is carried out in the same way.
Features of care
Honey gourd is an unpretentious plant that requires minimum care rules.
Plants should be watered abundantly before flowering. As soon as flowers appear, the frequency of watering is reduced.
You don't have to worry about feeding. The pumpkin will grow well if it is fertilized with mullein - 1 liter of the mixture per bucket of water. The first top dressing must be done a week after the appearance of flowers.
The soil must be regularly loosened and weeds removed. All varieties of honey pumpkin are resistant to various pests and diseases. However, if the plant is still sick, then the use of special preparations will be required.
Pumpkin can be stored in a well-ventilated room for up to a week.
So, in order to grow a fragrant Honey pumpkin, you need to follow simple rules of care.
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