Good afternoon, my reader. Peking cabbage is an unpretentious and early ripening vegetable. Since it grows well and quickly, two crops can be harvested per season. Growing and caring for this plant is within the power of both experienced and novice gardeners. But to make out all the features of this cabbage culture and the rules for planting it still does not hurt.
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Secrets of Successfully Growing Peking Cabbage
Although it is not difficult to grow this vegetable crop, it is difficult to protect it from pests. Therefore, it is worth knowing about some of the intricacies of this process.
- There are a great many varieties of Peking cabbage, so the main thing is to choose the right one for the growing region.
- We recommend using branded Dutch or Japanese seeds. They are already ready for planting and even treated with a fungicide. It is better to give preference to a hybrid variety that is resistant to flowering.
- It is convenient to grow seedlings in cups. If possible, it is better to take the land for her from your own site, but purchased soil will also go.
- Young plants, like other crops, require additional lighting. If you grow seedlings in the country, then you do not need to worry about additional lighting.
- It is recommended to plant Chinese cabbage in the summer, because in the spring it often begins to shoot. For example, when planted in early July, the first crop can be harvested in September.
- You can plant "Peking" on the beds after legumes, tomatoes or onions, but not after cruciferous crops.
- The plant does not like acidic soil. You can remove acidity using special products that are sold in gardening stores.
- In the southern regions, Peking cabbage can be sown openly with seeds directly into the ground. With this method of growing, you can get an excellent harvest.
More about planting seedlings
Peking cabbage sprouts do not tolerate transplanting well. It is better to grow seedlings in disposable dishes so as not to injure the roots of the plant once again.
Advice. It is better to use peat pots, which decompose in the soil.
After about two to three weeks, the seedlings will have 3-4 leaves, and then they can be planted in a permanent place in the ground. The planted plants must be treated against pests, first of all, protected from slugs.
It is necessary to install a special structure on the garden bed and cover the "Peking" with a covering material. This helps keep pests away from the plant. It is only necessary to open the cabbage as needed for loosening and watering.
Note. If possible, it is better to use rainwater as the main irrigation.
Feeding and storage rules
When growing a summer "Peking", it is better to refuse feeding and fertilizers. But if you can't do without them, you can add complex mineral mixtures in small quantities. A month after planting, potash can be added, and then again after two weeks.
Once harvested, Chinese cabbage is best stored in a basement or underground. First, you need to cut off the damaged leaves, and wrap the heads of cabbage in plastic wrap. Once every two weeks, you need to inspect the crop - in case of rot, you need to repeat the pruning and replace the film with a new one.
Knowing all the secrets of growing Chinese cabbage allows you not only to get a good yield, but also to keep the vegetable for several months.
Do you know how to grow a great Peking cabbage crop?
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