How much is loofah seed per catty? How to plant it?

Luffa, also known as cotton melon, is loved by many people because of its sweet and delicious taste, clearing away heat and phlegm, cooling blood and detoxifying. Large market demand, strong drought resistance, quick results and strong persistence of results also make many growers want to plant. So how much is a catty of loofah seeds? How to plant it?

1. How much is the loofah seed per catty?

The price of loofah seeds is uncertain, because the variety, quality, origin, season and market of seeds are also very different. Generally speaking, however, the price of loofah seeds is about 40- 150 yuan per catty, which can be planted in spring, summer, autumn and winter, and it will be planted in winter and spring from 1 1-2 months. Long stick varieties such as Green, Shuangqing and Lv Wang should be selected, planted in June and September in summer and autumn, harvested and listed in July-165438+1October, and short stick varieties such as loofah in Thailand should be selected.

Second, how to grow loofah?

1, planting time

The planting time of Luffa in spring in the north is generally around Tomb-Sweeping Day, but the weather temperature in the south is earlier, so it can be planted in February, while Luffa in summer is planted in early April-July and listed in June-65438+1October, but this time period can be adapted to local conditions, and Luffa in autumn is suitable for planting in August-September. The rib loofah suitable for autumn planting are Feng Chun loofah, Xia Xuan loofah, Yalu 1 No.,and the common loofah are long water melon and green skin loofah. In winter, the time for planting loofah in greenhouse is about 1 1 month, and it can be harvested in February-March of the following year, but it is necessary to ensure good lighting and heat preservation performance in greenhouse to meet the growth requirements of loofah in winter.

2. Sowing and raising seedlings

Before soaking the seeds, soak them in the sun for 2-3 days. Soak the seeds in 10% trisodium phosphate for 20min for disinfection, then soak them in warm water at 60-70℃ for10-15min, and keep stirring. When the water temperature drops to 30℃, seed soaking is continued for 4-6 hours. Soak and disinfect the seeds, take them out and place them at 28℃. Includes clean emery cloth wrapped with seeds, which can be sown in about 3-4 days, and the survival rate of towel gourd transplantation is low. Generally, 2-3 seeds are directly sown in each hole, the depth is 1-2cm, and the field soil water holding capacity is 75%. If it is too dry, water it a little, cover it with hay to keep warm and moisturize after sowing, and the loofah will emerge in 4-6 days. After the seedlings were unearthed.

3, timely colonization

The origin of Luffa should be sandy soil with deep soil layer, fertile soil, convenient irrigation and drainage, and neutral and acidic PH value, rather than barren soil. When preparing soil, lime is generally applied at 50- 100 kg per mu to adjust the pH of soil. Luffa should be planted in sunny days, and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied before planting. Generally, 5000 kg of high-quality farmyard manure, 80- 120 kg of calcium superphosphate and.

4. Tian Tuan management

Luffa must be planted in the ground, and the pile head can be made of bamboo or cement pole. The shed is about 2 meters high, and the roof is tied into a square with a small nylon rope, which can withstand the weight of fresh melons and the attack of storms. In addition, loofah needs a lot of fertilizer. The first heavy fertilizer should be applied in combination with rattan cultivation, and the second heavy fertilizer should be applied in the peak period. Results Fertilizer was supplemented 3-4 times in the later stage, and ternary compound fertilizer 10 kg or cake fertilizer was applied per mu. In the cultivation of loofah, some female flowers should be thinned out. Generally, the first female flower melon should be removed in time, and artificial pollination can be used to improve the fruit setting rate at 5-6 in the evening. When the melon is about 30 cm long, pay attention to hanging the melon and straighten the melon strips. Luffa has strong continuous fruiting, and the fruit grows fast in the full fruit period. If planted properly, it can be harvested every 2-3 days. The harvest time should be in the morning, and it should be cut off from the fruit handle with tools, not pulled by hand.

Summary: The above is the introduction of the seed price and planting method of Luffa. It should be noted that the price of loofah seeds is for reference only, subject to the actual price. Hope to help friends in need!