When growing vegetables on a plot, every summer resident wants to get an excellent harvest that will please for a long time. But does what is desired always come true?
Therefore, it is worth remembering 6 mistakes when growing vegetables that many people make.
Incorrect soil for seedlings
Who selects the soil for growing vegetable seedlings? Many people think that regular garden soil is suitable, and if you add basic fertilizers, you can get an excellent harvest. This is a key mistake, because garden soil should definitely not be used for growing seedlings.
The reason is that such soil may contain pest larvae or dangerous microorganisms. It makes sense to use only disinfected substrate for seedlings. You can buy it in specialized stores or make it yourself, there should be no special problems.
Lack of sunlight or excess
Finding the golden mean for lighting vegetable seedlings is quite difficult. If there is too little light, the seedlings will not develop normally. Excess light has a side effect, as the seedlings will begin to stretch out, and the trunk will become thinner. This will also lead to the death of the seedlings. It is important to understand a simple rule: each crop requires a certain amount of lighting.
Errors with deadlines
A typical mistake of many summer residents is that they rush, completely forgetting about rationality.
If we consider cucumbers, squash or pumpkins, they can die even from minor temperature changes. They should be planted only when the soil is well warmed up. It is also dangerous to be late with sowing, in this case the soil can become too dry, which will cause other problems.
Incorrect watering
Vegetables need proper watering. Most summer residents adhere to the following technology: more moisture is better. This is a typical misconception, because each crop should be approached individually. We can recall several basic tips.
- Cucumbers need regular watering. Do not allow them to dry out, as the root system of cucumbers will not develop normally, which can lead to a significant reduction in yield.
- Peppers, eggplants, tomatoes and cabbage need regular watering. However, after planting in open ground, it is not recommended to water for the first week. The fact is that the root system should begin to develop. Moisture should be added about a week after transplanting into open ground.
- Potatoes and onions do not need watering until the first shoots appear. It is also worth remembering about moderate watering. Excess moisture can provoke the growth of tops, and the tubers will not develop.
Each crop has certain watering rules that must be strictly followed.
Lack of space
If the plot is small, some summer residents decide to plant crops at a minimum distance from each other. This decision only seems logical, but in most cases such planting will affect the quality of the harvest.
Vegetables will not please with a good harvest if they grow in a cramped space. Also, the lack of space significantly increases the likelihood of various fungal diseases. And if the vegetables are already planted at a short distance, it makes sense to increase the fertilizing so that they have enough nutrition.
Violation of crop rotation
The rules of crop rotation can be discussed for hours. It is important to understand a simple fact: there are unsuccessful and good neighbors. Before planting, it is worth determining which predecessors are optimal. It is unacceptable to plant one crop in one place for several years in a row.
