Guagua, also known as gourd seed and Trichosanthes kirilowii, is a common Chinese herbal medicine and edible material, and Guagua is the seed of Guagua. Trichosanthes kirilowii is a perennial vine belonging to Trichosanthes of Cucurbitaceae. It is dioecious, likes warm and humid climate, is cold-resistant, drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging; Cucurbita pepo is a deep-rooted crop, and its taproot is as long as 10m, which can penetrate into the soil1-1.5m.. High-yield cultivation requires sandy loam with deep soil layer, loose and fertile soil and good drainage, which is not suitable for cultivation in full sunshine, drought or low-lying land.

The whole growth period of Cucurbita moschata is about 170 days, and it is planted in mountainous areas in Jiangxi, and it is widely cultivated in Qingjiang Township and Shidu Township of Wuning County. Cucurbita seeds can be harvested for many years after planting for one year. When planting 667 square meters in that year, more than 50kg of dry seeds can be obtained. After two years, it can enter the high-yield period, with dry seeds 150kg or so, and the high-yield can reach 300kg. Planting melon seeds has the advantages of labor saving, cost saving, less investment and quick results.

Cultivation techniques of hanging melon

After the hanging melon is planted, weeding shall be carried out in intertillage in spring and winter every year 1 time. After each intertillage weeding, fertilization is combined. When the stems and vines grow to more than 30cm, it is necessary to set up a shed to lead the vines to the shelves. After the vines are put on the shelves, pay attention to pruning and branching, remove weak vines and overgrown vines, and branch too many axillary buds to promote nutrient concentration and facilitate fruit bearing. Artificial pollination should be carried out during flowering and fruiting period, and base fertilizer should be applied again.

Guagua begins to bear fruit 2 -3 years after planting. Because of the long flowering period and inconsistent fruit maturity, it needs to be picked in batches in time. Then hang the fruit in a ventilated place to dry, that is, the whole hanging melon. Cut the fresh fruit of Cucurbita moschata with a knife, take out the seeds and dry them in the air to obtain Cucurbita moschata seeds, the skin is Cucurbita moschata skin, and dig out the roots and dry them in the air to obtain Trichosanthes.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Trichosanthes kirilowii