Chinese cabbage is gradually gaining popularity among summer residents.
White cabbage is considered more traditional for many. Not everyone dares to grow other varieties.
It is believed that Chinese cabbage is difficult to grow. In fact, everything is simple if you figure it out.
Planting dates
There are two periods for Peking cabbage. The early one can be planted in March in a greenhouse or in April under a micro greenhouse.
Some summer residents plant cabbage in July. For example, when a bed in the garden is freed up after some crop. In this case, the harvest can be obtained by autumn.
Secret of growing
Light gets into the core of the cabbage, causing flowering. To avoid this, gardeners gather the leaves into a bud and secure it with a rubber band.
This way the cabbage grows denser, but the rubber band does not interfere with the normal development of the crop.
Leaf fleas love to feast on Chinese cabbage. You can protect your plantings from the pest by covering the plants with a light material.
