Hand-twisted gourds are usually planted around March in spring, when the weather gets warmer and seeds germinate and all things grow. The planting method is similar to others.

Soil for planting: Hand-twisted gourds have strong adaptability to soil and can be planted in any general soil. Fertilizer can be applied to the soil in advance. The fertilizer should be decomposed farmyard manure and mixed evenly according to the ratio of soil to fertilizer: 7:2. Prepare loose and fertile soil to prepare the hand-twisted gourds for growth.

Seed selection, germination and sowing: Hand-twisted gourds can be planted directly from seeds. Select seeds that are of good quality and good appearance, and keep mature gourds that year. Then dry and store them for planting next year. Before planting, the seeds can be germinated and soaked in warm water at 30 degrees Celsius for 1 day and fished out. Plant the seeds into the prepared soil with the buds facing down, cover with soil and water, keep the soil moist, and avoid light to facilitate seed germination.

Scaffolding management: Gourd seeds will germinate and grow seedlings in warm and moist soil in about 10 days. Appropriate watering and top dressing should be done during the seedling stage. Gourds like warmth, so keep them in sufficient light and their branches and leaves will grow quickly. The gourd is a pergola plant. When the vines spread, they need to be set up in time. Bamboo poles or wooden sticks can be used to build a good growing environment for the gourd vines, which is conducive to the flowering and fruiting of the gourds.

Pruning and harvesting: During the growth process of gourds, you can prune the branches and organize the branches and vines, which not only achieves the beauty of the plants but also promotes the improvement of the quantity and quality of the fruits. Before the main vine grows side branches, you can pinch the tips once and twice after the flowers bloom. Pinch off the main buds to leave branches, so you can have more branches and more fruit. When the vines wither in autumn, the hand-twisted gourds will grow. Pay attention to taking care of them after planting. In fact, growing hand-twisted gourds is not difficult.