We often hear names unusual plants, and every time we turn to the Internet in search of answers. Surely somewhere in the market or in conversation, many have heard such a word as momordica. So, it is in this article that we will try to tell in a very accessible way about all the charms, disadvantages, benefits, as well as how to grow momordica at home, because its application can be quite wide.
Momordika description
Momordika is extraordinary and very useful plant, of the Pumpkin family... Also, in order not to memorize this word, people began to call her easier, chinese bitter melon... But when we say “melon,” we imagine our melon, yellow and smooth, and momordica is a completely different melon. First, it differs significantly in size, appearance and taste, and secondly, it is more a cucumber than a melon. And the taste is somewhat reminiscent of a very ripe pumpkin, but it gives off a little bitterness (that is, a plant for an amateur).
So, let's take everything in order. In size, momordica can be compared to a thick cucumber. If momordica is ripe, then its color should be pumpkin or bright orange, and green should be the color of a cucumber.... Also on the momordica there are quite large and noticeable bumps (like on the skin of a crocodile).
And speaking of the names of momordiki, there are quite a few of them: yellow cucumber (Indian), crocodile cucumber, mad melon, Indian pomegranate, balsamic pomegranate and many other original and funny names.
Momordica is a herbaceous climbing vine that loves moisture. In structure, its leaves are somewhat similar to grape leaves, but carved. It has very beautiful yellow five-petalled flowers. I would like to draw attention to the taste of Momordica, because she really has it very interesting - a mix of cucumber and pumpkin.
Momordica medicinal properties
They say that in Ancient China momordiku was allowed to be eaten only by the emperor and his family, in Japan the plant was considered food for long-livers, and in Ancient India - food of the gods. It can also be assumed that such popularity and high cost of this plant is due to the heap nutrients and healing properties in it:
- In such small plant there is a huge pile of proteins, carbons, sugars.
- A wide variety of vitamins (group B, vitamin E, vitamin C, carotene and many others).
- Promotes an accelerated metabolism.
- This useful and healing fruit is recommended for weight loss.
- Treats hemorrhoids.
- Strengthens the immune system, especially in children.
- Helps with cancer.
- Treats any viral disease.
- Burns body fat effectively.
- Fights leukemia.
- Reduces cholesterol.
You can list many more various useful properties, such as: help with stomach diseases, heart, diabetes, eye diseases, hepatitis, furunculosis, skin diseases, depression, helps to cleanse blood vessels, etc. In general, not in vain japanese people call momordika a plant for centenarians.
But if this fruit is really so useful and practically cures all diseases at any age, then why is it not added to drugs and doctors do not prescribe it to patients? It's very simple: only a few people know about this plant. And we all know that no pharmacist will add such a cheap remedy to medicines, because it is better to add an expensive remedy, but which will not cure, but will relieve pain, and then the sick will come for the supplement, which will bring profit to pharmaceutical companies. Still, it is worth noting that there is still a use of momordica in medicine. And such drugs contribute to your longevity and, accordingly, slow down aging.
Those who know about this miraculous fruit-vegetable begin to grow it in their garden. But the climate is not always suitable, so Momordica requires your attention and time spent.
Growing momordica in the garden yourself
As mentioned above, momorodica is a useful plant from the genus Pumpkin, therefore, its cultivation is not very different from sowing pumpkin. But without seedlings, growing will take much longer. Therefore, let's start with her.
Seedling
Again, the seeds should be prepared for the fruit to appear as quickly as possible. To do this, you need to make scarification, rub the tip of the seed sandpaper or with a nail file. But, you need to damage the skin of the seeds quite a bit, and not make a hole in them. This is called scarification.... Thanks to this, the seed will receive more moisture during watering and will be able to open better.
- Soak the seeds in a potassium permanganate solution for 2 hours.
- Rinse the seeds thoroughly after potassium permanganate.
- Put the seeds in the a large number of Damp sawdust can also be replaced with sawdust, for example with a wet cloth. Place this construction in a warm but not dry place.
After such a procedure, the seeds sprout almost immediately.
After the seeds have opened, we sow each separately in pots or cups for seedlings. The soil should be from a mixture of peat, sand, humus, leafy earth. The pots should be in a warm place at least +22 degrees Celsius. And at the same time, it should not be allowed to dry out.
As soon as shoots appear, move the pots to the window and lower the temperature to 16 degrees Celsius. Then return them to a constant temperature zone of 22 degrees Celsius. But don't stop watering them all the time.
Planting in soil
Disembarkation starts in late May or early June, when there is still a threat of night frosts, since for a good brood momordike needs to be "hardened". The main thing here is not to damage the earthen lump in order to avoid breaking weak roots. It is very important that the soil temperature is not lower than +10 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the vine may die, and all our efforts were in vain.
Your the soil should be light and fertile enough... And, as mentioned above, the plant loves moisture very much, so you will have to water it often, always warm water, room temperature... It would also be nice to feed with special organic feed. It is worth noting that the fruit is very well accepted in the soil where vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes) previously grew, legumes, root crops and different types cabbage.
As you can imagine, this unusual fruit is a rather moody creature, but it's worth it. After all, before you take something, you must give it back. So here, for all the vitamins and the benefits that momordica brings to your body, she needs something in return. In this case, this is a special care and special attention to this fetus.
Care
- Momordika shows a love for a lot of light. But he doesn't like windy places. Also, during the hot and soaring sun, he prefers to be in the shade. therefore the most successful planting place is greenhouses... All its conditions will be met there.
- Do not forget, the fruit is really very moody, therefore, it loves personal space. Try not to plant plants too close to each other, keep the distance between them. Otherwise, due to lack of space, the fruits will be small and may begin to crumble ahead of time.
- Remember that momordica is primarily a climbing vine. And the vine should be tied up. Therefore, already grown plants will need a garter or provide her with some vertical support... Here your imagination comes into play. The main thing is that the vine does not roll on the ground, but grows up.
- Since the plant grows in hot weather, there is a danger that it may dry out. therefore try as often as possible not only to water the plant, but also to spray it completely (with warm water).
- The plant grows at a very accelerated rate, and like any growing organism, momordica needs feeding. Preferably at least once every 2 weeks. how the best option I can offer feeding mullein infusion.
If you have taken everything into account and have not forgotten anything, then the plant will put forth fruits very quickly. The crop is ready to harvest when the fruit is fully opened and red seeds are visible from the inside. The fruit has a special ability to open, it becomes like a flower, as it opens on five petals, somewhat similar to a lily.
It is also important to note that the leaves of young plants can "bite" like nettles. Therefore, you should work with gloves.
In the refrigerator, fruits can be no more than 20 days.... Otherwise, the fetus loses all of its beneficial features and becomes unusable.
Momordica is a herbaceous tropical liana of the Pumpkin family, native to South-East Asiaknown to gardeners as Chinese gourd, Indian pomegranate, rabid cucumber, balsam pear and crocodile cucumber. The latter nickname is perhaps best suited to an exotic Asian woman: the peel of its oblong fruits, covered with numerous growths and bumps, really looks like the skin of a reptile, and during the ripening period the fruit opens like the mouth of a predator, “spitting out” bright red berries. Momordika enjoys special respect and honor in her homeland; only members of the imperial family were allowed to eat dishes with her participation. In the middle latitudes, culture has appeared relatively recently, but its popularity among gardeners is rapidly gaining momentum, because about healing power the fruits of the miracle liana are legendary.
The lovers did not disregard momordica indoor plants: at home interior curly liana with carved leaves, yellow fragrant flowers and looks very impressive with fantastic fruits. In addition, "in captivity" the plant feels quite comfortable and bears fruit no worse than on garden bed... Ideal culture: benefits, beauty, and gourmet food to the table!
When to plant
At home, momordica can be grown year-round, but only if you can fully provide her with decent living conditions (lighting, temperature regime). If this is not possible, then it is better to postpone sowing seeds until the end of March - early April.
Seed preparation
Before starting sowing, carefully inspect and sort the seed: high-quality momordica seeds are large (up to 1.5 cm in length), dark brown, covered on both sides with an unusual pattern similar to an ethnic ornament. Light color of the seed coat is not very good sign: most likely, these specimens have not matured and are unlikely to germinate.
The preparation of the selected material is carried out in several stages:
- Scarification - the sharp nose of each seed is lightly rubbed with sandpaper or a nail file to break the integrity of the shell.
- Disinfection - in order to avoid the development of fungal diseases, the inoculum is etched in a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate for 2-3 hours, after which it is thoroughly washed under running water.
- Soaking - the treated seeds are placed in a container with wet sawdust or wrapped in gauze generously moistened with water and placed in a warm place.
At a temperature of + 25 ° C, momordica seeds will hatch in a few days with dense, white roots and will be ready for sowing in the ground.
Sowing technology
For growing vegetable vines, a universal seedling soil mixture or a home substrate made from garden soil, peat and humus, taken in equal parts, is suitable. For disinfection purposes planting soil calcined in the oven or scalded with boiling water. Like other pumpkin seeds, momordica reacts extremely painfully to a pick, so it is recommended to sow in separate half-liter peat cups. The technology is pretty simple:
- Sterilized soil is poured into glasses and compacted.
- The seeds are pressed with an edge into the soil and sprinkled with clean sand.
- After abundant watering, glasses with crops are placed in a common container and covered with glass (film) to create a gentle greenhouse microclimate.
With the emergence of seedlings, the glass is removed, the soil is moistened with warm water from a spray bottle and cups with seedlings are arranged on a well-lit windowsill. To protect from the scorching rays of the sun, the seedlings shade thin paper or an openwork curtain. In the phase of three true leaves, the plant is planted together with peat glasses in spacious containers - flower pots or buckets with a volume of 25-30 liters. Do not forget to install a suitable support for the growing Momordica, because in the near future the length of the vine will reach 2–2.5 m. As a permanent residence of Momordica, a spacious light sill of the southeast side is suitable.
Momordica does not pick and choose at home, but caring for her should be competent and timely:
- In hot weather, plants need frequent and abundant watering. The procedure is carried out in the evening, thoroughly soaking with an earthen lump with soft warm water. In the morning after watering, the soil under the vines is carefully loosened. Momordica does not tolerate exposing the roots, therefore, as the soil subsides, fresh substrate is poured into the pot.
- Lianas are fed every 2-3 weeks, alternating universal mineral fertilizers with organic infusions.
- In the absence of insects, pollination of Momordica indoors is carried out artificially. To do this, pollen from staminate (male) flowers is transferred with a soft brush or cotton pad to pistillate (female) inflorescences.
- All side shoots (stepchildren) pluck gently. For high-quality fruiting, 2-3 flexible lashes will be enough.
Caution! Before fruiting, the shoots and leaves of Momordica are burned like nettles, it is not for nothing that the name of the culture (momordicus) is translated from Latin as "biting fruit". Given this fact, you should work with the plant only with gloves and limit the access of children and pets to the vine. When the first ovaries begin to appear in place of the fragrant flowers, Momordica will change from anger to mercy and stop "biting".
Diseases and pests
When growing momordica in decorative purposes use strong industrial drugs. In pest control - insecticides ("Actellik", "Karbofos", "Fitoverm"), for the treatment of diseases - fungicides ("Ridomil Gold", "Fundazol", "Hom").
Harvesting
Momordica is a grateful culture and, in response to competent care, will certainly delight you with an excellent harvest. For culinary purposes, 8-10 days old unripe green or yellowish fruits are removed, the pulp of which tastes like eggplant or zucchini. To get rid of the characteristic bitterness, which not everyone likes, the miracle cucumbers are peeled, cut into slices and soaked in salt water or blanched in boiling water before cooking. After such processing, momordica is fried, stewed, added to soups, salads and vinaigrette. Juicy, fragrant, slightly bitter fruits green colour eaten raw, and whole greens can be pickled and salted for the winter. It is necessary to harvest as often as possible, otherwise a large number of ovaries will deplete the vine and it will stop bearing fruit.
A sign of the full ripeness of "mad cucumbers" is the poisonous orange color of the tuberous peel. At this stage, Momordica seeds are harvested, from which a bitter broth is prepared, intended for the treatment of prostatitis, hemorrhoids, urolithiasis... The sweet pulp of the ruby \u200b\u200bred berries contains a valuable oil rich in carotene, which increases hemoglobin and helps to strengthen the immune system. A decoction of vine leaves helps with hypertension, coughs and migraines.
The list of indications for the use of an exotic vegetable is very extensive - diabetes mellitus, obesity, cancer, eye diseases, mental exhaustion, sclerosis, etc. But! Momordica is categorically contraindicated for young children, as well as for pregnant and lactating women.
You are concerned about the question growing momordica from seed? Probably also at home? After reading this article, you will learn how to do it step by step!
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Momordica - southern climbing plant, which belongs to the pumpkin family. People often call it Indian or yellow cucumber. It is grown in apartments or in a suburban area.
Momordica is wonderful decorative decoration windows, gazebos, balconies. Due to the fact that its fruits have medicinal properties, it is used not only in cooking, but also for medicinal purposes.
Momordica seeds in a bag
The seeds are large (up to 1.5 cm in length), have a rounded flat shape... Each seed has its own interesting pattern. Many compare it to Indian motives.
- To grow momordica successfully, seed scarification is performed first. The tip of each seed is passed several times with a sandpaper (emery paper). This will help them swell and open faster.
- After that, the seeds are soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate. They must be in solution for several hours in order to be well saturated and undergo the disinfection process.
- Then they are placed in a soft toilet paper, moisten with water and leave in a warm dry place. Instead of paper, you can take sawdust.
- When the seeds open and the first roots appear, you can start planting them in pots with soil. The seed is inserted edge-to-edge into the ground. It should be slightly covered with soil on top (1.5 - 2 cm). After planting, the pot is watered, and until the next watering it is left in a bright place for two days.
What kind of soil is suitable for growing?
The soil should be balanced (earth, some sand, humus particles, peat). The earth should be loose, allow oxygen and water to pass to the roots. Doesn't fit clay soil ... In specialized departments, you can buy ready-made soil for seedlings.
The land is suitable for growing cucumbers, tomatoes, pumpkins. The choice of a pot should also be approached responsibly. Momordica feels best in a peat pot. This southern vine begins to grow in the spring (March, April).
Seedling care
Photo of momordica seedlings
For Momordica to grow and develop well, you need to provide her the necessary conditions.
- The temperature of the room in which the pots are located should be 19 - 25 ° C. The room should be dry, the air humidified in moderation.
- After two weeks, the first shoots appear. During this period, you need to protect them from drafts and cold, moisten the soil. You can feed it once every two weeks.
- Fertilizer must be mineral and organic.
- When proper care the plant quickly begins to grow. When its height is 23 - 25 cm, it should be transplanted into a larger pot and create reliable support for it.
Landing on the site
Planting is recommended late May or early June... You can do this a little earlier. The main thing is that warm spring weather has already settled on the street in the daytime and at night.
In our lane, it is recommended to grow momordica in a closed greenhouse or greenhouse. Some gardeners are planted in open ground and covered with a thick film at night and in the rain. The southern regions have a milder and warmer climate and hot summers.
There is no need to install a greenhouse. The root system of Momordica is weak. Planting can damage the roots, so care must be taken.
For planting, holes are prepared in advance at a distance of 50 - 60 cm from each other (not less). The soil should be saturated with humus and moistened before planting.
Soil features
Photo of soil for growing Momordica
- Momordica is quite demanding on soil fertility. Experienced gardeners it is recommended to plant it in the place where tomatoes, peas, beans, pumpkin or potatoes were previously grown. Caring for her is no more difficult than for a pumpkin or cucumber... It is important to create the necessary conditions for development and growth.
- It is recommended to feed with organic fertilizers, which in open ground poured under the digging (up to 8-10 kg per 1 m2). Alternate organic fertilizer recommended with mineral.
- Momordica does not like excessive acidity of the soil. If the soil of the garden is acidic, it is recommended to supply it with lime per 1 m2 of the garden area.
- There should be no stagnant water... This can lead to the beginning of rotting of the root system, which will result in death. This plant loves sunlight and does not tolerate dark areas.
Momordica care
- Experienced gardeners say that it is imperative to thin out the crown, remove side shoots. There should be no more than three main stems on the plant. When the vine is above 50 cm, the cuttings are removed after the first ovary appears. Our streak is characterized by a rather short summer... It should be remembered that you are caring for the vine. You shouldn't let it grow too much... She can spend energy on the growth and development of greenery, but give little fruit.
- An adult plant will need good support. A vertical trellis is perfect. With the help of it, it will be possible to create the right lighting.
- During flowering, the first shoots are formed. Male flowers are formed first, followed by female flowers. Gardeners should be aware that leaves and stems can cause burns during this period. They must be handled very carefully.
- Fruits are harvested 2 weeks after emergence... With the harvest, it is better not to delay and remove it at the specified time, since it is during this period that the fruits do not contain bitterness in taste. In addition, frequent harvesting leads to more active fruiting. If the fruits remain on the branches for a long time, then the plant is weakened.
- You need to carefully monitor the drying of the soil and water the plant in a timely manner. In hot weather, Momordica loves good, abundant watering. In dry summers, it is watered twice a week, one bucket for each plant. If it is not possible to water in the middle of the week, then once a week each bush should be watered with two buckets of water at once. To help the moisture evaporate less, you can sprinkle the soil with humus or peat around the vine.
- The plant can be fed. The easiest way is to water the mullein infusion once every ten days. Feed only if the soil is infertile.
- Many gardeners say that seedlings it is recommended to harden before planting... This will help momordica settle down and better adapt to other conditions. To do this, pots with seedlings after 2 weeks begin to be taken out into the open air. This should be done only in warm sunny weather. You can take out the seedlings on the balcony during the day and open the windows, and leave them outside in the country. Temper gradually and be careful. First, take it outside for 30 minutes, and then for 1 hour or more.
Tips for growing momordica indoors
Tips for growing momordics at home
Best of all, it takes root on a loggia, an insulated glazed balcony, wide light windowsills. The conditions should be such that the plant receives as much sunlight and heat as possible.
In hot weather, the leaves should be protected from sunlight. It is best to use diffused lighting. Protect from drafts in cold weather.
It is best to feed with a special fertilizer for indoor plants (according to the instructions).
It is imperative to think over the support, as for any liana. A vertical trellis works well.
For fruit formation, momordica must be artificially pollinated. When grown in the garden, there are no problems with pollination, since insects do it. Houseplants should be helped. This process is simple. It is necessary to transfer pollen from a male flower to a female bud. It is most convenient to do this with a soft brush ("squirrel") or with a cotton pad.
Pests and diseases
Powdery mildew - very widespread disease. Leaves are stained white bloom ... Leaves quickly lose color, darken and curl up. The disease is quickly transmitted from one bush to another. You can get rid of it by disinfecting the greenhouse, maintaining optimal humidity, processing with a solution of colloidal sulfur.
White rot - fungal disease.More often occurs when grown in greenhouses and hotbeds. White rot affects the root area. High humidity and watering is very cold water can cause this disease. Get rid of it with disinfection greenhouses, weeding, fungicide spraying.
Bacteriosis is the formation of brown ulcers on the leaves (sometimes on the fruits). Infected bushes are often destroyed, but bacteriosis can be fought. To do this, you can spray with Bordeaux liquid and disinfect the seeds.
Whitefly lesion. Unlike other pests, whiteflies are difficult to control. It is better to follow preventive measures to prevent her attack. After harvesting, the greenhouse should be disinfected and frozen. Treatment with garlic infusion will help reduce the number of insects.
Problems during growing momordica linked to improper care... In order for the plant to develop well and yield a harvest, it is imperative to follow the growing recommendations.
As you can see, growing momordica from seed everyone can do it, the main thing is to treat this activity responsibly and carefully!
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Momordica - growing and care
Momordica, or as it is also called "Indian cucumber" - an exotic plant on garden plots in Russia. But thanks to the mass of useful properties and not difficult cultivation and care, this plant is slowly taking its place among garden plants.
Momordica is a one-year climbing vine... Belongs to the pumpkin family. Distinctive feature of this exotic plant is that before the ripe fruit appears, all parts of the momordika burn like nettles when touched. This is an excellent quality because it protects the plant from pests. Does not require constant processing chemical preparations and as a result, it is an environmentally friendly product.
Beneficial features
Momordica fruits contain a very large mass of nutrients. These are vitamins of groups A, B, B1, E, F, and essential oils, and charantaine (insulin-like factor P - widely used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus). In Chinese traditional medicine, momordica is used as a remedy in the treatment of cancerous tumors.
Momordica, when used in fresh, lowers blood cholesterol levels, improves immunity. Infusion of leaves " indian cucumber»Helps with high blood pressure, relieves migraine attacks. It is an excellent means of increasing hemoglobin in postoperative patients. In general, momordica is a storehouse of useful and medicinal substances.
Growing and care
Momordica - "Indian cucumber
"Cultivation of Momordika will not cause much trouble and will be "on the shoulder" even for a novice gardener.
Germinating seeds
The hardest and most important factor in growing is proper seed germination. Due to the dense seed coat, without preprocessing, the seeds practically do not germinate. For the rapid germination of seeds, it is necessary to carry out scarification, that is, artificially disturb the upper hard shell seed and thus cause rapid germination. The simplest and most affordable way scarification is to grind the shell of the seed with sandpaper. Soak the treated seeds in any growth promoter, wrap in wet cloth and store in a warm place until white roots appear at a temperature of + 25 ° C.
Planting seeds
Sprouted seeds are sown in pots with a nutrient mixture. 2 Momordica seeds are planted in the center of each pot to a depth of 1.5 cm.After planting, it is necessary to water the soil abundantly in the pot and sprinkle on top thin layer dry potting mix. It is necessary to germinate Momordica seedlings at a temperature of at least + 20 ° C. Cover the pots with plastic wrap.
After the first shoots appear, the film is removed and the seedlings are provided with light. It is necessary to constantly monitor the top layer, not allowing it to dry out. In the evening, it is recommended to spray the seedlings with a spray bottle.
When two true leaves appear, the plants need to be thinned out, removing the weakest. At the same time, it is useful to feed the plant with full complex fertilizer or mullein infusion.
Outdoor transplant
One month after germination, momordica is ready for transplanting into open ground. For normal growth and development, the plant needs a sunny or well-lit place without strong drafts. Momordica can't stand them.
Like any liana, momordica needs a vertical, strong enough and reliable support.
Top dressing, pollination
Momordika. Ripe fruit
In Russia, momordica is planted after the flowering of apple trees, when a stable heat is established on the street. During the growing season, it is necessary to carry out two dressings with mineral-organic fertilizers. After the beginning of flowering and the appearance of the first flowers, it is recommended to artificially pollinate the plants. On female flowers, the base has the shape of a small fruit. You need to take a male flower and lightly touch it female flower... This will speed up the development of the fruit.
The ripe fruit must necessarily have a bright orange color and crack. The yield of momordiki is up to 3 kg per bush.
Momordica belongs to ornamental and cultural plants. It can be kept in the room, and in the country, and on the balcony, and even in the yard of the house. The plant is a beautiful climbing liana that blooms with small flowers yellow color... In addition, the plant produces edible fruits. Momordica is grown from seed... Caring for the plant is completely simple and in many ways similar to the usual care of such cultivated plants: like squash or pumpkin.
Momordica seed growing: detailed steps
Before planting seeds, they must be disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate is diluted to a dark pink color and the seeds are kept in the solution for half an hour. After which the seeds are thoroughly washed warm water... The finished seeds are placed on a damp cloth, covered with glass or polyethylene and left for one day. The temperature at which seeds are to be stored should be around 20 degrees.
The following soil is prepared for planting: garden soil, humus and low-lying peat. All components are taken in equal parts. The container for planting is chosen in size 9 by 9... The soil is slightly compacted, but if this is not done, then during watering the seeds can be deeply tightened. Initially, momordica is grown from seed for seedlings, and as soon as the seedlings grow up, they are already planted in a permanent place. The seeds are placed on the edge and sprinkled with soil. The soil layer should be no more than two centimeters. In addition to momordika on personal plot hazel will look great.
As soon as the leaves are formed, and their number reaches three, the seedling, together with the earthen lump, is transplanted into another pot, the size of which should be 12 by 12. The seedling is buried 2 centimeters. To facilitate growth, plants are provided with special supports. After about 45 days, the seedlings can be planted in a permanent place.
Alternative growing method
It is cuttings that are suitable for perennial varieties... Cuttings root perfectly both in prepared soil mixture and in water. After a month, momordica can be planted in a permanent place. Just cover the young shoot for three days with a can.
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Momordica growing from seeds: planting seedlings
Momordica is planted only in warm weather. You can navigate by apple trees. As soon as the trees fade, it means you can plant seedlings. Before planting, dig out small holes and apply a suitable organic fertilizer to them. After planting, the plants are watered and left alone. They take care of the momordica further, as well as the pumpkin: they water it in a timely manner, fertilize and weed the soil every two weeks. The same is done when growing yoshta.
With the appearance of the first yellow flowers, the plant needs pollination. Both male and female flowers can be found on the liana. If there are no insects in the place where the mamordica grows, then the flowers will have to be pollinated on their own. This can be done by touching flowers of different sexes with each other. Seeds are taken from the ripe fruit - they can be used for further landing... In no case should the roots of Momordika be allowed to bare, otherwise the already weak root system will give even more slack and the plant may die.