How to prepare soil for eggplant and cabbage seedlings: secrets of experienced gardeners

21.02.2023 17:00
Updated: 14.04.2023 05:33

In order to collect a decent harvest of cabbage and eggplants, it is advisable to take on the process of growing seedlings yourself.

To do this, it is necessary to prepare the ideal soil that meets all the needs of the crop.

What soil is best for crops?

For strong cabbage seedlings

In order for the cabbage to grow healthy, it is necessary to mix two parts of compost with one part of sand and turf. Such a ratio will be simply ideal for cabbage, notes Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer.

It is also worth adding a couple of glasses of lime and ash. This amount of nutrients is required for ten liters of soil.

To collect a decent harvest of eggplants

Many summer residents note that growing a high-quality eggplant crop can be difficult, since this crop requires a special approach and close attention.

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Therefore, it is important to develop the ideal soil for growing strong seedlings.

It is best to pay attention to the following proven recipe: for two parts of humus take one part of peat with turf. Also do not forget about half a part of sawdust. They should be well rotted.

In most cases, such soil helps to increase the germination of planting material and makes eggplants stronger and healthier. No other fertilizers are required for application to the soil.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


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  1. What soil is best for crops?
  2. For strong cabbage seedlings
  3. To collect a decent harvest of eggplants