Vegetable growers often face difficulties when growing Chinese cabbage.
Despite this fact, the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh assures that there is nothing complicated in this process - you just need to take into account some features.
Selecting a landing site
Chinese cabbage prefers short daylight hours, so it is best planted in partial shade or places with little direct sunlight.
Selecting Seeds
For successful cultivation, it is recommended to use fresh seeds, as using old ones can lead to cabbage flowering.
Selecting a variety or hybrid
The best hybrids among summer residents are considered to be "Cha-cha", "Bokal", "Gilton", "Manoko" and "Bilko". All of them are resistant to bolting and highly productive.
Sowing time
After purchasing seeds, carefully study the information on the packaging, which indicates the growing season.
Soil
Chinese cabbage prefers loose, fertile and neutral soil.
Fertilizers
In order to meet the nutritional needs of Chinese cabbage, it is worthwhile to apply organic and mineral fertilizers in advance, including superphosphate, potassium and magnesium sulfates, as well as a full set of microelements. During the growing season, use only organic fertilizers, such as nettle infusions, diluted mullein and horsetail.
Moisture
Watering of Chinese cabbage, like all cabbages, is necessary to maintain a sufficient level of soil moisture. When watering the beds with Chinese cabbage, be moderate so as not to flood the root system, and be sure to take into account the weather conditions.
Earlier we talked about how to feed peas for rapid growth.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
