Cabbage balcony planting the first step, the material to prepare the required materials: seeds, garden soil, rotting leaf soil, organic fertilizer, cultivation containers, bamboo sticks, spray cans, small rake
a, species selection: general cabbage varieties can be used for potted plants.
b, cultivation soil selection: nutrient soil to loose, breathable, water retention and fertilizer is appropriate. Generally use vegetable garden soil, rotting leaf soil plus organic fertilizer mixed in a certain proportion.
c, cultivation containers :You can use shallow pots, wooden pots, Styrofoam boxes, etc., the general planting of a single container depth of 15-20 centimeters, but also on the rooftop with a brick cultivation tank.
Cabbage balcony planting the second step, seeding seedlings
a, Cabbage can be sown directly, can also be transplanted seedlings. The seeds can be soaked in warm water at 50 to 55 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes, and then placed in water at room temperature for 6 to 8 hours.
b, when the seeds are almost soaked, fill the container with nutrient soil and level it, water it thoroughly with a spray bottle, and then sprinkle the seeds evenly on the surface of the soil, and then cover it with a layer of 1cm of fine soil.
Cabbage balcony planting the third step, into the pot
a, need to be divided into seedlings transplanted, seedlings 4 leaves when transplanted into the pot.
b, into the pot before washing the pot, the bottom of the pot pad on the tile, loaded with nutrient soil to the edge of the pot 3 ~ 4cm appropriate. Interval of about 10cm digging a good 5-7cm deep hole.
c, with a bamboo stick carefully dug out cabbage seedlings, planting the root system vertically, stretching planted in the hole, the plant to support the right, buried can be.
d, after planting, pour enough bottom water.
Cabbage balcony planting the fourth step, daily management
a, light conditions: Cabbage like warm and humid environment, cultivation can be placed on the roof rooftop, balcony and other sunny places.
b, transplanted before slowing down the seedlings should be moisturized, heat preservation, shade, 4-5 days after gradually see the sun, can slow down the seedlings.
c, fertilization management: in the growing period accompanied by watering fertilizer 2-3 times to nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer is appropriate.
d, in 20-40 days after sowing can be harvested for consumption.
Cabbage balcony planting step five, notes a, watering in the morning and evening the best, not in the overheated midday watering, watering after watering to wait for the water to seep into the soil is not sticky, with a small rake to loosen the soil.
b, the South can be sown throughout the year, but the high temperature in summer is not suitable for growth, to spring and fall sowing the best; the North can be sown in spring, summer and fall, winter indoors can also be, but the growing period will be lengthened.