Can bitter gourd be planted on the balcony experience skills of growing bitter gourd on the balcony

Experience tips for growing bitter gourd on the balcony

The first step is to raise seedlings.

Bitter gourd can be sown directly, and 2-3 seeds in the hole are fine. Then cover with a thin layer of soil and water thoroughly.

Bitter gourd can also be planted in 5O 55 warm water soaked seeds for about 15 minutes, and then soaked in 3O warm water for 1O 12 hours during the water change 1 2 times, the seeds are white after the wash and then sowing, this is a way to promote germination.

The second step is daily management.

Wait until the seedlings of bitter gourd grow to about 3 weeks and have 3-4 leaves, and you can plant them, and you should put an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer when planting.

The amount of fertilizer required for bitter gourd is also relatively large, and the growth period is generally 1-2 weeks when it is necessary to apply a rotten organic fertilizer.

Bitter gourd is a vine that needs to be pulled and a bracket should be set up, which can be pulled to a firm shelf with a rope, and do not let the vines entangle with each other.

Bitter gourd needs to be pollinated manually during the flowering period, which can improve the fruiting rate. Generally around 8-10 a.m., it is enough to apply pollen from the mature male to the stigma of the female flower.

The third step is harvesting.

The nodules on the skin of the bitter gourd are protruding and enlarged, and the color is not yet shiny, and it can be harvested.

Bitter gourd is rich in protein, vitamins, and sugar is also relatively low, and it has the effect of lowering blood sugar.