{"title":"苦瓜","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"baby-short-bitter-gourd-seeds","title":"越南苦瓜 F1 RD09、Khổ Qua Lùn、苦瓜籽 F1 非基因","description":"15 美元以下的訂單將透過沒有追蹤號碼的信封運送，需要 5-15 天。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e超過 15 美元的訂單將由 USPS Frist 發貨，有追蹤號碼，需要 3-5 天。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜種子的播種過程\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜是一種快速生長的植物，因此每個盆中不要種植超過一粒種子，以便有足夠的空間讓根部伸展。將盆栽土倒入約 13 公分深的可生物降解的起始盆中，頂部留空 1.8 公分。將苦瓜種子放入盆中央，上面覆蓋一層1.2公分厚的土，輕輕使種子變硬，深澆水，讓種子沉降。播種前吸乾。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜種子有堅硬的外殼，播種前將種子浸泡過夜，有助於種子更快發芽。為了進一步縮短發芽時間，您可以在播種前先將種子放在罐子裡發芽。播種時，在土壤中挖一個約 1.2 公分的凹口，將種子側放，並用鬆土覆蓋。輕輕澆水，使土壤不會移動種子並始終保持土壤濕潤。您可以在 15 公升的盆中播種 4 到 5 粒種子。將 1 到 2 株植物放在 15 誇脫的盆中，當幼苗長出至少四片真葉時，將其他植物移除。年輕的苦瓜植物有時容易受到病蟲害的影響，因此在苦瓜年輕的時候應該用鋁箔紙包裹。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e播種苦瓜種子\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜種子最好在室內的沙質、排水良好的土壤中播種。一旦種子發芽，植物就會快速生長，因此請嘗試選擇比其他植物更寬敞的花盆，否則您將面臨不斷換盆的風險。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e將種子播種在堆肥中約 1 公分深的地方。盆內澆水要充分，同時避免積水，否則會使植物發育不良。對於苦瓜植物來說，良好的排水非常重要。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e桶裡播種苦瓜子的步驟\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e首先，選擇一個底部有排水孔的容器。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e在容器中填滿適當的灌封層和選定的灌封介質。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e在花盆中央播種約 2 粒種子。在高床上，每盆播種兩粒種子，間距約 90 x 90 公分。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e用手指將種子稍微壓入土壤介質中，並完全覆蓋周圍的土壤。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e立即用噴壺用小淋浴間澆水給播種床。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜種子的發芽過程\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr 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Frist 發貨，有追蹤號碼，需要 3-5 天。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜種子的播種過程\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜是一種快速生長的植物，因此每個盆中不要種植超過一粒種子，以便有足夠的空間讓根部伸展。將盆栽土倒入約 13 公分深的可生物降解的起始盆中，頂部留空 1.8 公分。將苦瓜種子放入盆中央，上面覆蓋一層1.2公分厚的土，輕輕使種子變硬，深澆水，讓種子沉降。播種前吸乾。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜種子有堅硬的外殼，播種前將種子浸泡過夜，有助於種子更快發芽。為了進一步縮短發芽時間，您可以在播種前先將種子放在罐子裡發芽。播種時，在土壤中挖一個約 1.2 公分的凹口，將種子側放，並用鬆土覆蓋。輕輕澆水，使土壤不會移動種子並始終保持土壤濕潤。您可以在 15 公升的盆中播種 4 到 5 粒種子。將 1 到 2 株植物放在 15 誇脫的盆中，當幼苗長出至少四片真葉時，將其他植物移除。年輕的苦瓜植物有時容易受到病蟲害的影響，因此在苦瓜年輕的時候應該用鋁箔紙包裹。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e播種苦瓜種子\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e苦瓜種子最好在室內的沙質、排水良好的土壤中播種。一旦種子發芽，植物就會快速生長，因此請嘗試選擇比其他植物更寬敞的花盆，否則您將面臨不斷換盆的風險。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e將種子播種在堆肥中約 1 公分深的地方。盆內澆水要充分，同時避免積水，否則會使植物發育不良。對於苦瓜植物來說，良好的排水非常重要。\u003cbr 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In shorter-season areas, start seeds indoors about 3–4 weeks before the average last frost; otherwise, direct sow after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier germination, soak seeds in clean room-temperature to lukewarm water for approximately 8–12 hours, drain, and sow promptly. Plant about 1\/2–1 inch deep and keep the seedbed evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive the vines plenty of room. Ground-grown plants may need about 4–8 feet between large plants or hills. If growing vertically, use a very strong trellis, arbor, or fence, and support heavy fruit with cloth or net slings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Fruit Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Wax produces male and female flowers on the same vine. Bees and other pollinating insects normally move pollen between flowers. If vines flower heavily but fruit set remains poor, hand pollination can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and consistently during flowering and fruit enlargement, but avoid continuously soggy soil. Compost or a balanced vegetable fertilizer can support growth, while excessive nitrogen may encourage heavy vine growth with fewer fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung fruits can be harvested earlier when a tender texture is preferred. For mature winter melon, allow the fruit to become fully sized, the rind to firm, and the characteristic pale waxy coating to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white flesh has a mild flavor suitable for soups, stews, stir-fries, curries, steaming, and other cooked dishes. 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Avoid cold, wet soil, as it can slow germination or cause seeds to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"362l8s\" data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003ePlant outdoors only after the danger of frost has passed and the weather is consistently warm. Indian Babe Short Bitter Melon grows best in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil and steady moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3908\"\u003eProvide a strong trellis or support early, as the vines climb quickly. Trellising improves airflow, keeps fruits cleaner, and makes harvesting easier. 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Gardeners with a shorter summer can start seeds indoors about 3–4 weeks before the last frost, while gardeners with a long warm season can direct sow after all frost danger has passed and the soil is thoroughly warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier germination, soak the seeds in clean room-temperature to lukewarm water for about 8–12 hours before sowing, then drain and plant promptly. Sow about 1\/2–1 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Under favorable warm conditions, seedlings commonly emerge in about 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive the vines generous space. Trellised plants can be spaced about 30–48 inches apart with generous row spacing, while vines grown along the ground need substantially more room. Very large hanging fruits should be supported with cloth or net slings attached to a sturdy structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Fruit Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWax gourd produces separate male and female yellow flowers on the same vine. Pollinating insects are important for fruit set; where pollinator activity is low, hand pollination can help improve fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent water becomes especially important during flowering and fruit enlargement. Water deeply, then allow the soil surface to begin drying between waterings rather than keeping the root zone continuously saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung fruits may be harvested earlier when a more tender texture is preferred. For mature winter melon, allow the rind to firm and the fruit to develop its mature color. 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