Cabbage, as a frequent visitor to the farmhouse's vegetable garden, has long been an indispensable scenery on people's tables with its white appearance and green leaves. However, there are a few tricks to growing a thriving cabbage garden in your own garden. Today, let's embark on a harvest journey of growing cabbage.
First of all, the key to cultivating a beautiful cabbage garden is to choose the right variety. Some varieties are suitable for spring sowing, while others are suitable for autumn. When selecting, you can determine the right varieties according to your local climate and seasonal characteristics to ensure the best yield at the right time.
Good soil is the basis for cabbage to thrive. Before planting, the soil should be fully prepared, fertilized and loosened. An appropriate amount of organic fertilizer can be added to improve the fertility of the soil and ensure that the soil is well drained to prevent water accumulation.
Once the soil is ready, it is time to sow or transplant. If you choose to sow in the spring, you can spread the seeds directly on the soil surface when the temperature is right;If autumn sowing is chosen, the seedlings can be grown in advance in the seedling tray and transplanted to the garden after the seedling stage is reached.
When transplanting, it is necessary to maintain proper row spacing and plant spacing to ensure that each cabbage plant has enough space to grow. Proper spacing not only helps to ventilate and transmit light, but also reduces the spread of pests and diseases. At the same time, dense planting is also a commonly used cultivation method to achieve higher yields in a limited space.
Cabbage has a greater need for water, so it is necessary to pay attention to scientific irrigation. Avoid standing water and keep the soil moist but not too wet. In the process of growth, top dressing should be carried out in a timely manner, and fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements can be selected to promote the healthy growth of plants.
During the growth process, cabbage is susceptible to some pests and diseases, such as insect pests, viruses, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct regular inspections, detect and take prevention and control measures in time. Organic pesticides can be chosen, or crop rotation and intercropping methods can be used to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.