Method for growing vegetables on balcony
sow seeds
The seeds of raw lettuce are relatively light, so it is generally necessary to raise seedlings first, mix some Xisha in a container and stir evenly, then sprinkle some soil and germinate in 3-5 days. Can be wrapped with wet wipes 15-20 degrees to accelerate germination.
2. Daily management
Raw lettuce seedlings should keep the soil moist and permeable. When the original lettuce grows to 5-6 real leaves, it needs to be transplanted. It needs to be watered first, and then transplanted into a prepared container with roots.
Fertilization is required about 1 week after transplanting, and decomposed organic fertilizer is applied once every two weeks and around after transplanting. Pay attention to the problem of high temperature and drought when watering raw lettuce, and water less at night. The principle of watering raw lettuce is to water a little more, but avoid waterlogging.
Triple harvest
Stop fertilizing 2 weeks before harvesting, just uproot the original lettuce.
The benefits of growing vegetables on the balcony
1. Growing vegetables on the balcony pays attention to a healthy life, while growing vegetables on the balcony generally does not use pesticides and fertilizers, but uses materials commonly used in our daily life, such as rice washing water, peels, kitchen waste, etc., to make organic fertilizers needed for vegetables, so that we can eat a healthy and pollution-free food.
Second, vegetables in the vegetable market often have to be transported long distances before they can be delivered to consumers, and the freshness is limited. Vegetables stored in freezer will not only produce harmful substances, but also lose nutrients. Vegetables planted on your balcony are not only fresh, but also can be picked and eaten at any time, with higher nutritional content.
Thirdly, in the process of planting vegetables on the balcony, it not only plays the role of viewing and eating, but also has the functions of purifying indoor air, decomposing indoor harmful substances, adjusting air humidity and making indoor environment more comfortable.
Fourth, planting vegetables on the balcony advocates environmental protection and low-carbon life. In our reinforced concrete city, the air quality is polluted by automobile exhaust and air conditioning hot air. If we plant green vegetables at home, it will not only help to improve air quality, but also reduce carbon monoxide emissions, so that we can breathe fresh air every day.
Planting vegetables on the balcony can relieve the working pressure of office workers, relax their mood, go home from work and enjoy the fun brought by rural life with their families.
6. For families with children, you can grow vegetables on the balcony, so that children can understand the biological knowledge of nature and plant growth, and cultivate their hands-on ability, sense of responsibility and love.
Seven, planting flowers on the balcony can only appreciate its shape and smell its fragrance. Planting vegetables on the balcony can not only appreciate its shape, smell its fragrance, but also taste its taste. While purify that indoor environment, green and healthy organic vegetables are harvest, and the nutrition and taste of the vegetables bought in the market are incomparable. In the reinforced concrete city, you can taste the pure and pure taste of nature. A green, healthy and sunny lifestyle can only be realized if you own it!
Planting vegetables on the balcony can not only make us eat healthy dishes, but also benefit our physical and mental health. Why not try it? These are the methods and benefits of balcony vegetable growing that Bian Xiao introduced to you today, and that's the end.