1、 Nursing methods

1. Moisture: Chieh qua need more moisture during the growth period, so the soil should be kept moist. In spring and summer, we need to water it more

2. Soil: it is suitable for growing in deep and fertile soil, and also contains rich organic matter. Such soil is very suitable for its growth

3. Temperature: during curing, the temperature should be controlled at 20-30 ℃, and the appropriate temperature will make it grow faster. The temperature cannot change greatly, and appropriate adjustment has no effect on its growth

4. Light: it's not very strict with light. It's best to get more sun every day and give it a better light environment

2、 Breeding skills

1. Sowing: before sowing, the seeds shall be disinfected with potassium permanganate, washed and wrapped with clean gauze, and the temperature shall be controlled to 30 ℃ to promote germination. When the white is exposed, it can be sown, and it will sprout about 3 days after sowing

2. Pruning: during the growth of Jiegua, the melon vine should be pruned. In order to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests and maintain the good growth of Jiegua, the side vine under the main vine needs to be pruned

3、 Diagnosis and treatment problems

1. Diseases: the diseases endangering the growth of Jiegua include powdery mildew, anthrax, etc. after the disease, the diseased leaves should be cut off to avoid infecting other branches, and the tobrel wettable powder or Triadimefon should be sprayed in time

2. Insect pests: when insect pests appear on the plant, it should be used for the first time. Fenpropathrin emulsion and Bataan powder can be used for spraying

4、 Other issues

1. Mature time: it can mature after 15 days of flowering, and it can be picked after maturity

2. Edible: Jiegua is edible. It is a common vegetable and has nutritional value