1、 Curing method

1. Temperature: Pumpkin likes to grow in a relatively warm environment. It can grow normally at 15-35 ℃. However, 25-28 ℃ is the most suitable temperature for its growth. In early spring, you should first be indoors and move out after the temperature warms up

2. Moisture: when it is young, it needs to be watered every day or the next day to moisturize it. When the fruit setting period comes, the water evaporates quickly and needs more water. It needs to be watered about 2 or 3 times a day

3. Soil: the best soil for planting pumpkin is humus and charcoal, so that the prepared soil has better drainage and permeability. In addition, the humus in the soil can also provide nutrients for its growth

4. Light: pumpkins like to grow in a place with good light, but in summer, they still need proper sun shading to avoid leaf sunburn and excessive evaporation of water. In winter, it's best to let it receive enough light every day

2、 Breeding skills

1. Pruning: generally, the size of ornamental pumpkin fruit is relatively small. You can cut off all the side branches outside the main branch, leaving only one main vine to bear fruit. In this way, it is also very convenient to set up a frame

2. Scaffolds: for vines like this kind of fruit, it's best to build a scaffold for it to facilitate the fruit. Three bamboo poles are selected for erection. The top is tied and the lower end is separated like a tripod. The bottom can be buried in the soil for easy fixation, and then put the pumpkin vines on it

3、 Diagnosis and treatment problems

1. Yellow leaves: the yellow leaves of ornamental pumpkin are usually caused by excessive watering. Its roots are in a wet state for a long time to form decay, and finally the whole bead will turn yellow and die. At ordinary times, you can pour less water until the soil is completely dry, which is also convenient for its greater absorption

2. Powdery mildew: This is a common disease of pumpkin. When it occurs, white substances like icing will appear on the leaves. It needs to be sprayed with 600 times of Triadimefon as soon as possible to achieve the effect of control

4、 Other issues

1. Edible: ornamental pumpkin can be eaten, but its taste is not very good. It's not as good as eating pumpkin. It's just for viewing. There's no need to eat it

2. Indoor cultivation: Ornamental pumpkins can be cultivated indoors, but considering the problem of pollination, it is recommended to cultivate them outdoors. If you can pollinate with a brush, it's OK to breed indoors