How to grow ornamental pumpkins and precautions

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Temperature: The most suitable temperature for its growth is 25-28℃. In early spring, it is recommended to move out when the temperature warms up. Moisture: It has a relatively large demand for water, especially during the fruit-bearing period. It needs to be watered 2 or 3 times a day. Soil: The soil is best prepared by mixing humus soil + charcoal. Rich nutrients can promote its growth. Light: It likes places with sufficient sunlight. It is usually recommended to place it on the balcony and other places with good sunshine conditions for maintenance.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Pumpkin likes to grow in a warmer environment, and it can grow normally in an environment of 15-35℃. However, 25-28℃ is the most suitable temperature for its growth. In early spring, it should be kept indoors first and then moved out after the temperature warms up.

2. Moisture: When it is a seedling, it needs daily water Or water it every other day to moisturize it. When it comes to the fruit-bearing period, water evaporates quickly and more water is needed. It needs to be watered about 2 or 3 times a day.

3. Soil: The best soil for growing pumpkins is humus soil and charcoal. The soil prepared in this way has better drainage and air permeability. In addition, the humus in the soil can provide the nutrients it needs to grow.

4. Light: Pumpkins like growing locations with better light. , but in summer, proper shade is still needed to avoid sunburn on the leaves and excessive evaporation of water. In winter, it is best to let it receive sufficient light every day.

2. Breeding skills

1. Pruning: Generally, the fruits of ornamental pumpkins are relatively small. You can cut off all the side branches except the main branch, leaving only one The main vines can bear fruit, so it is very convenient to set up the frame.

2. Scaffolding: For vines like this that bear fruit, it is best to set up a scaffolding to facilitate fruiting. Three bamboo poles are selected to build the frame, tied at the top and separated at the lower end like a tripod. The bottom can be buried in the soil for easy fixation, and then the pumpkin vines can be placed on top.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Yellow leaves: Yellow leaves of ornamental pumpkins are usually caused by excessive watering. Its roots will become rotten if they are kept in a wet state for a long time, and eventually the whole bead will turn yellow and die. You can usually water a little less and wait until the soil is completely dry before watering again, which will also facilitate greater absorption.

2. Powdery mildew: This is a relatively common disease of pumpkin. When the disease occurs, a white substance like icing sugar will appear on the leaves. It needs to be sprayed with 600 times of liquid powdery mildew as soon as possible to achieve the prevention and control effect.

4. Other questions

1 . Edible: Ornamental pumpkins are edible, but their taste is not as good as edible pumpkins. It is just for viewing, there is no need to eat it.

2. Can it be cultivated indoors: Ornamental pumpkins can be cultivated indoors, but considering the problem of pollination, it is still recommended to cultivate them outdoors. If you can pollinate with a brush, there is no harm in growing it indoors.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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