Many people know that pumpkin has the functions of losing weight, protecting eyesight, resisting cancer and detoxifying. Eating more pumpkins is especially beneficial to diabetics, middle-aged and elderly people, obese people and patients with stomach diseases. Today I'm going to talk about some planting methods and techniques of pumpkin.

First, choose the right planting time.

Pumpkins are planted in spring and autumn. Therefore, we can choose1-March to plant pumpkins, March-April to plant pumpkins in the northern cold areas, and July-August to plant pumpkins in autumn. Moreover, spring sowing adopts seedling transplanting method, and autumn sowing adopts direct seeding method. The most important thing to plant crops is to adapt to local conditions, so planting pumpkins should be decided according to the local climate, and the planting time should be chosen according to the local natural conditions.

Step 2, selecting pumpkin seeds.

In order to grow high-quality pumpkins, the first thing to choose is pumpkin seeds, and there are certain requirements for the pumpkin seeds to be planted. The criteria for selecting seeds can be summarized as four steps: first look at the color, then look at the shape, then look at the dryness and wetness, and finally look at the seeds. As long as you master the above four steps, you will find it not difficult to choose pumpkin seeds. The most important thing is to learn to see more and compare more.

Third, choose the right soil and arrange it.

Pumpkins are not particularly strict with soil conditions, so they are distributed all over the country, and almost all pumpkins have them. However, pumpkins planted in suitable soil are often of high quality, and their taste and quality are preserved. Therefore, it is still necessary to choose fertile soil, which is beneficial for pumpkins to absorb nutrients from the soil. It is best to choose one with good drainage and loose soil. In the rainy season in the south, systematic drainage can be carried out.

Fourth, sow.

After the seeds are prepared, they can be soaked in warm water at 55℃ to accelerate germination. Then properly spray water in the sorted soil to keep it moist, then evenly sow the seeds into the soil and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil to ensure that the seeds can be covered.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) post-maintenance

First, topdressing the pumpkin. Pumpkin topdressing is mainly based on available nitrogen fertilizer, and nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are reasonably matched. Then there is proper irrigation and drainage to ensure the normal growth and development of pumpkins and protect their roots.

Finally, as long as you plant and maintain it carefully, you will certainly harvest high-quality and delicious pumpkins!