You want a rich harvest of cabbage? Helpful hints to help in this
Almost all gardeners grow cabbage. If you know the secrets of caring for the plants, then please cultivation process, and a rich harvest.
Secrets of cabbage cultivation
Each stage of cabbage cultivation is important. The following recommendations should be observed when planting:
· Seeds and seedlings for planting are the foundation for the growth and development of the cabbage. Buying seeds should pay attention to the expiration date and the recommendations. Seeds are purchased in the store, do not need special training.
· Correctly select a site for planting. Cabbage prefers illuminated areas, it is not recommended to plant it close near shrubs or tall plants.
· The soil should be light, fertile, acidic. Embarkation begins when the soil temperature does not exceed 300. Otherwise, seedling roots can burn. Cabbage can not tolerate the soil from overheating.
· To plants get enough air and light provide the distance between the bushes and rows.
· The wells are well add humus and ash abundantly watered them and to plant the seedlings so that the lower leaves were not in the ground. After planting the seedlings a few days to protect from direct sunlight.
Care cabbage
The secret of a good harvest, includes not only the proper fit of seedlings, but also further competent care of a plant, such as:
· Need cabbage watering depends on the period of development. Thus, in the first weeks of growth of cabbage should be watered abundantly through the day. After 2-3 weeks, watering is reduced to 1 times per week.
During the formation of heads, the plant is most needed moisture, and after their formation - the amount of water decreases.
· The soil around the bushes recommended to loosen. Spud bushes throughout the growing 2-3 times.
· An important measure is feeding. Their number depends on the type of soil, from its preparation before planting. Total for the entire period of cultivation is carried out 2-4 fertilizing. During the formation of bush needs nitrogen.
Organic fertilization with chicken manure or rotted manure need 15-20 days after planting.
During the second fertilizing with organic fertilizers and minerals are made. Organic fertilization is repeated during the formation of head.
· When the pests immediately take measures to combat them.
Timely with the correct care of plants, you can get a rich harvest of high-quality healthy cabbage.