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Cultivation methods and precautions of Ornamental Pumpkin

Marie Schrader
2020-06-30 16:21:23
Temperature: the most suitable temperature for its growth is 25-28 ℃. It is recommended to move out after the temperature warms up in early spring. Water: it has a large demand for water, especially in the fruit setting period. Only 2 or 3 water can be poured every day. Soil: the best way to prepare soil is to mix humus, civil and carbon. Rich nutrients can promote its growth. Lighting: it likes the place with sufficient lighting. It is recommended to put it on the balcony and other places with good sunshine conditions for maintenance.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: Pumpkin likes to grow in a warm environment. It can grow normally at 15-35 ℃. However, 25-28 ℃ is the most suitable temperature for its growth. In early spring, you should stay indoors first and move out after the temperature warms up.

2. Moisture: when it is young, it needs to be watered every day or the next day for moisture preservation. When it comes to the fruiting period, the water evaporates quickly and needs more water. It needs to be watered 2 or 3 times a day.

3. Soil: the best soil for pumpkin planting is humus and charcoal, so the prepared soil has better drainage and air permeability. In addition, the humus in the soil can provide nutrients for its growth.

4. Light: pumpkins like a better place to grow, but in summer, they still need proper sunshade to avoid sunburn and excessive evaporation of water. In winter, it's better to let it receive enough light every day.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Pruning: generally, the size of the ornamental pumpkin fruit is relatively small. You can cut all the lateral branches except the main branch, leaving only one main vine result, so it is very convenient to set up a frame.

2. Scaffold: for vines like this, it is better to build a scaffold for them to facilitate the results. Three bamboo poles are selected for erecting. The top is tied and the bottom is separated like a tripod. The bottom can be buried into the soil, easy to fix, and then put on the pumpkin vines.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Yellow leaves: the leaves of ornamental pumpkins turn yellow, which is generally caused by excessive watering. Its roots are in a moist state for a long time to form decay, and finally the whole bead will turn yellow and die. At ordinary times, we can use less water, wait until the soil is completely dry, and then we can use it to absorb more

2. Powdery mildew: This is a common disease of pumpkin. When the disease occurs, the white matter like icing will appear on the leaves. It is necessary to spray it with 600 times liquid of Triadimefon as soon as possible to achieve the effect of prevention and control.

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4. Other issues

1. Edible: the ornamental pumpkin can be eaten, but its taste is not so good, not as good as the taste of the edible pumpkin, just as the ornamental is good, there is no need to eat it

2. Whether it can be cultured indoors: Ornamental pumpkins can be cultured indoors, but considering the problem of pollination, it is recommended to cultivate them outdoors. If you can pollinate with a brush, it's OK to breed indoors.

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