Is it said that chicken hair is good? But if you don't pay attention, not only will there be many pests and diseases, but you will be wiped out before you eat them, or you will see them when you plant them. In-depth understanding of how important vegetable habits are, what soil to use and how to water them are all particular. Still find it difficult to grow vegetables? Don't worry, I believe you can grow healthy dishes more easily after reading these points!

In order to grow vegetables on the balcony, we should know how to make rational use of the limited space, choose suitable vegetables according to the climatic conditions and add some planting skills, so as to have food to harvest continuously. Chickpea, which likes cold and grows fast, is a good choice in cold season. Chickpea is actually a seedling of Chinese cabbage, because its growth cycle can be harvested in 2-3 days, and it has also become a must-have leafy vegetable for beginners of balcony vegetable growing.

key points of planting:

planting time is the key, so avoid frost and planting when it is hot, because chickpea is a cold-loving crop, and there are few pests and diseases when it is cold. If it is too hot, it will bolt and bloom, and if it is warm, it will easily attract aphids. In the south, try to choose cool autumn. (However, depending on the variety, there are already heat-resistant qualities to choose from, and chickpea can be planted in warm seasons. In addition, (summer) when the days are long, the chickpea will focus on bearing seeds, while (autumn) when the days are short, it will focus on growing leaves. How to water is also the key to raise chicken hair.

light condition requirements:

chicory grows best in full sunlight, just like most vegetables, sunlight is the food of plants. Balcony planting ensures that 6 hours of light is beneficial to the growth of chickpea, but it can also tolerate some shade. After budding, you need to move to the most sunny place.

Soil requirements:

Chickpea is suitable for growing in sandy soil with good drainage and rich organic matter. At the initial stage of sowing, aged compost soil is mixed into the soil to increase nutrients and keep moisture. If some sandy soil is properly added, the seedlings of Herba Salsolae will grow stronger and shorter, while if the soil is too soft, such as coconut bran, the seedlings will grow longer and thinner. Of course, it also has something to do with light. It should be noted that it is best to plant the soil for the chickpea in the last time instead of the Brassica plants in Cruciferae, such as cauliflower, cabbage, radish and so on. Because it will increase the chance of pests and diseases.

Propagation and planting method:

Leafy vegetables are generally planted by seeds. Before sowing, the soil is thoroughly watered with water, and the seeds of Herba Lysimachiae are evenly sprinkled. The climate is about 3 degrees, and it usually germinates in about 2-3 days. A thin layer of soil can be properly covered to keep the soil moist, or a cover can be added to increase the humidity and facilitate germination. You can also keep seeds after flowering and seed setting, and the seeds can be planted in the refrigerator next year.

watering:

water regularly, and keep the soil moist until it germinates. In the first week, water can be appropriately reduced according to the evaporation of soil moisture. In autumn, the balcony is not a terrace, and the water evaporation is slow (except in hot weather). In addition, if the compost soil used is also relatively water-retaining, it is easy to cause diseases and lead to rot of seedlings. When the seedlings start to grow 4-5 leaves, they can be watered every day. At this time, the roots began to grow, and they began to need more water.

Fertilization:

Adding aged compost in the early stage of planting can basically meet the growth needs of Herba Salsolae. However, if you want more nutrition, you can also water bean compost tea in the peak season. Beans are rich in nitrogen and return to the soil when composting. Nitrogen fertilizer is one of the important fertilizers needed by leafy vegetables.

Pruning:

As one of the fastest-growing leafy vegetables, Salsola salsola needs thinning, that is, cutting off some weak seedlings. These seedlings can also be cooked without wasting, so that other seedlings can have enough space to grow. If it is sparse, you can wait for more than 2 days before picking. The advantage of growing vegetables on the balcony is that when to collect vegetables depends entirely on yourself. You can also eat the freshest and full-flavored chicken hair dishes.

Tips for sustainable harvesting: (It is necessary for newcomers to grow vegetables)

If you want to have a second harvest, or even a continuous harvest, you can also leave a few seedlings of chicken hair to continue to grow into Chinese cabbage, which will take more than 1 days, and the harvesting method is to collect leaves from outside, so that you can achieve sustainable harvesting! Instead of replanting the whole tree after harvesting, fruit carrots, beans and herbs can be planted in the surrounding blank soil.

nothing is more suitable for cooking noodles with a few leaves than fresh-picked chicken feathers from the balcony! Heart is not as good as growing vegetables!

have you learned?

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