In addition to being extremely rich in water and fiber is an excellent complement to various diets, and that is where it is expanding.
As well as being extremely simple to plant is something that also develops very quickly and easily, and for that to happen, there is just enough left over and a place where he can climb.
I still remember the Chuchus that my mother used to plant, she placed them near some tree and they grew up like never before! They climbed the tree to the top and gave hundreds of chuchus only from 1 single seed.
It's something that gives very little work, so it's worth it.
Is it worth the planting of Chuchu?
Knowing how to plant chuchu is nothing special, because the process is simple, and only this "low" risk already makes it worthwhile!
It is worth it because a single seed is enough for a gigantic "tree" that gives hundreds of these fruits.
Those who do not like to eat them, or who do not like the taste or the effects, can use them to give to the animals, just like my mother did, and still does.
You can bake and give to pigs, chickens, sheep, rabbits and more.
Even if it is not for own consumption, cultivating chuchu is very worthwhile due to its simplicity and the amount of fruits that a single tree can originate.
Factors that we must take into account to cultivate Chuchu
As we do in all articles on How to Grow, we will list the most important factors.
Follow the list and read the development of each point, it is very important for anyone who wants a final harvest of success!
- Climate;
- Environment;
- Ground;
- Spacing;
- Fertilizing;
- Harvest.
How to plant Chuchu
Let's explain each of the above points, they serve for people who want to put only a Chuchu in the yard or for those who want to mass produce to sell, so be aware of all the details.
Climate
The climate that the chuchu likes is mild climates, not too sunny nor too cold. The snow is horrible for its development, so if it is snow where the planting will start, it is best not to start this project.
In addition to the snow, heavy rains and extreme winds have the ability to uproot the flower that gives rise to the fruit, so that no fruit is born.
Environment
A temperature between 15 ºC and 25 ºC is ideal for the good development of this fruit.
I recommend planting in a place with some exposure to the sun, but little, because the "tree" of the chuchu likes shade, so they develop properly and with larger fruits and better quality.
If you live in Portugal or in Brazil you can plant without any problems, in principle your growth will not be affected by the low / high temperatures.
My mother is from Portugal and every year she plants some chuchus, and even watering a few times and having little care they develop in a simply amazing way!
Ground
Soil fertilization is practically indispensable for any type of planting.
If you prefer you can use compost purchased from any farmer's center, fire ash, rotting herbs or animal manure.
My mother has always used manure from the animals to fertilize the land, and always lies where the chuchu plant, and the effects are devastating, really good!
Spacing
The spacing will depend a lot on how you plant them. You can plant in your own structure (like a greenhouse) or at the edge of trees where they can grab and climb until they can not get any more.
Whatever your choice we leave the part of the spacing to the taste of each one.
The chuchus are born pumpkin type, from the branch, so you can use a similar spacing.
Harvest
You can harvest between 80 and 150 days after planting.
At this point the chuchu should already be fully developed and ready to harvest and eat.
If you prefer the fruit to become ripe, allow it to reach 150 days. If you want to harvest greener you can start harvesting when it is 80 days after it has been planted.
We remind that each case is a case and that due to a great variety of factors the harvest can be influenced positively and negatively in relation to each other.
If the environment, temperature and soil are adequate, they develop faster, and the opposite is also clear.
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