Planting seedlings in open ground occurs after the complete completion of frost, in Siberia this is the end of May - the beginning of June. It is for this period of time that you should be guided when planting seedlings.
Gardeners often resort to the help of the lunar calendar in this matter. In 2022, the following dates will be successful for planting cabbage in the Siberian region:
According to many gardeners, the growing moon has a beneficial effect on growth, development and overall well-being. seedlings, however, I advise you to always take into account the territorial features: geographical, climatic and temporary.
In addition, due to different growing seasons, early and late varieties will have different sowing dates.
For example, I will take mid-ripening white cabbage.
Seed preparation
I recommend purchasing seed in stores. If you buy seeds from your hands, then first of all pay attention to their color - it should be dark, no yellow grains.
The next most important will be the selection of seeds according to the zoning factor, the cabbage must be initially ready for the upcoming growth conditions.
After selecting the seed, a disinfection procedure should be carried out - this will help to avoid diseases and pathogens.
For this you should:
- place the seeds in hot water (+50 ° C) for 20 minutes;
- drain the water and pour the grains with cold water;
- add a growth stimulator to the liquid: "Epin" or "Humate".
Soil preparation
The soil can be either purchased or harvested with your own hands. The main thing is a high indicator of soil fertility.
I will reveal a little secret: it is undesirable to take fresh manure for the soil mixture, since it contains a lot of third-party garbage, weed seeds and various pathogens.
The earth should also be disinfected by spilling boiling water and a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Capacities are suitable different, choose the most convenient for yourself. As good options I can suggest:
- wooden boxes;
- plastic cassettes;
- peat tablets;
- organic cups;
- improvised means: cardboard forms from under the eggs.
Sowing order:
- prepare seeds, soil and containers;
- pour the soil into the container, retreating 1 cm from the edge;
- prepare 1 cm grooves or holes;
- arrange the seeds without deepening;
- sprinkle on top of the earth no more than 1 cm;
- moisten by spraying;
- cover the containers with a transparent film;
- put the seedlings in a warm (+20 ° C) and bright place;
- after the appearance of sprouts, the coating is removed.
Care
Good thoughtful care is just as important for getting strong shoots as the quality of the seed or the correct planting date.
Basic rules for caring for young sprouts:
- containers with hatched shoots are placed in a bright place;
- the ideal temperature for the first 10 days is +10 ° C, then it is increased to 16 ° C;
- every week, plantings are shed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
- Every 5-7 days, lightly sprinkle with powdered wood ash.
picking
Advantages for diving cabbage seedlings:
- tracking the state of the root system;
- increasing space for root growth;
- development of strong and strong shoots.
Planted stems are well watered, and after 7 days they carry out mandatory feeding with potassium and phosphorus.
When sowing in difficult climatic regions, you should rely on many factors, but with strict observance of the necessary rules, you are guaranteed to get a good harvest.
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