When transplanting cabbage seedlings into beds, most summer residents make typical mistakes.
It is worth noting right away that cabbage seedlings always react to weather changes. And since they are planted in April, nighttime subzero temperatures are not uncommon.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, told how to properly transplant cabbage seedlings.
Therefore, it is worth figuring out how to protect cabbage seedlings using plastic bottles.
Mini greenhouses
The first step to strong seedlings is to create greenhouse-like conditions. Cut plastic bottles can be an ideal material for creating a mini greenhouse.
Simply cut off the bottom of the bottle and place it on the planted seedlings. This will create protection from the cold and wind, providing the cabbage seedlings with a warm and cozy environment for growth.
Pest control
Bottle mini greenhouses not only create favorable conditions for growth, but also provide protection from pests.
Young cabbage plants are often attacked by insects such as cabbage butterflies. By installing bottle greenhouses, you can create protection from pests. This is important for cabbage seedlings, because many pests like to feast on them.
Irrigation control
Another advantage of using bottles for cabbage seedlings is the ability to control watering.
By cutting holes in the bottle, you can regulate the amount of water that reaches the plant. This prevents the soil from becoming over-watered or dry, providing optimal conditions for growth.
Another advantage of using plastic bottles is that they can be pulled out of the soil, stored and used next season. Of course, when using them, you should also pay attention to the weather conditions.
Earlier we talked about how to water seedlings to make them stronger.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
