Cabbage is one of the important vegetables widely grown in China, and transplanting is a key step in the process of cabbage planting. However, if the transplanting process is not done properly, it can easily lead to the death or slow growth of cabbage seedlings. Therefore, this paper will provide a comprehensive and practical set of methods for transplanting cabbage seedlings to help growers improve the survival rate of cabbage seedlings.
1. Choose the right transplanting time.
The timing of transplanting cabbage seedlings is crucial. August is the best time to transplant cabbage seedlings, when the temperature is between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius, which is neither too hot to cause the seedlings to wilt, nor too cold to affect growth. At the same time, it is recommended that growers transplant in the evening, when the sun is mild and can avoid damage to seedlings caused by direct sunlight in the morning or noon.
2. Preparation before transplanting.
The day before transplanting, the cabbage seedlings should be watered sufficiently. This leaves the soil soft and easy to pull out the seedlings when transplanting the next day, while reducing root damage. In addition to preparing cabbage seedlings, it is also necessary to plough, prepare and ridge the transplanted land to ensure that the soil is soft and fertile. It is also necessary to apply a base fertilizer, which can provide the nutrients needed for the growth of cabbage.
3. Correct transplanting method.
When transplanting cabbage seedlings, it is recommended to use the method of transplanting with soil. Take 3-5 cm wide soil around the cabbage seedlings and the depth of the soil is 5-7 cm. This method can minimize the damage to the root system and is conducive to the later growth of cabbage seedlings. After transplanting, it should be watered in time. The best way to water the cabbage is to spray the cabbage with a watering can, which will prevent the water from running too far to wash away the soil or injure the seedlings.
Fourth, the management after transplanting.
Post-transplanting management is the key to ensure the survival of cabbage seedlings. First of all, it needs to be watered regularly to keep the soil moist. But also care should be taken to avoid overwatering that leads to water accumulation in the soil, which affects the respiration of cabbage roots. Secondly, pay attention to the implementation of shading measures. When the sun is strong, you can use tools such as shade nets to provide proper shade for cabbage seedlings to prevent direct sunlight from causing damage to the seedlings. In addition, it is necessary to pay close attention to the growth of cabbage seedlings. Within 1-5 days after transplanting, it is a critical period for cabbage seedlings to resume growth. Once it is found that the cabbage seedlings have wilted, yellow leaves and other abnormal conditions, measures should be taken in time to deal with them, such as increasing the number of watering, adjusting shading measures, etc.
5. Respond flexibly to complex situations.
In the actual transplanting process, various complications may be encountered, such as weather changes, differences in soil conditions, etc. Therefore, growers need to have the ability to flexibly adjust their strategies. For example, when encountering continuous rainy weather, the amount of watering should be appropriately reduced to avoid the soil becoming too wet;In areas with poor soils, the amount of fertilizer can be increased to meet the nutrient needs of cabbage growth.
In short, the survival rate of transplanted cabbage seedlings can be greatly improved by choosing the appropriate transplanting time, making adequate preparations, adopting the correct transplanting method and strengthening the management after transplanting. Of course, in the face of various complex situations that may arise in the actual planting process, growers need to flexibly adjust their strategies according to the actual situation. Hopefully, this article can provide you with useful reference and help to make your cabbage growing career smoother!