When to plant Chinese cabbage on seedlings in 2024

To get a high-quality and rich harvest, you need to plant Beijing cabbage for seedlings in 2019 according to the Lunar calendar. It indicates favorable days for planting on seedlings and replanting sprouts on ridges, as well as successful periods for picking and feeding. The ripening period and the climatic zone in which the plant is planned to be taken into account are taken into account.

Sowing seeds of Beijing cabbage for seedlings according to the Lunar calendar 2024

The phases of the moon affect all living organisms. It is close to the Earth and has a direct impact on plant growth and health. All root crops develop better on days when the moon is waning, since during this period all the plant juices go to the roots. And on the growth of the moon, the fruits develop better and gain strength.

Experienced gardeners and gardeners begin the process of sowing seedlings in the deep of winter, so that in the first summer months they can harvest some crops. For the cultivation of strong, healthy plants, it is worth choosing favorable days for sowing.

Calculation of crop dates by region

Dates of sowing cabbage vary by region. First of all, it is worth considering the weather conditions in the climate zone. Since the well-being of one variety or another depends on external climatic conditions - humidity, soil warming up, daylight hours.

Beijing cabbage ripens quickly. On average, 90 days after planting, you can harvest. Therefore, sowing work begins quite early.

Peking cabbage seedlings are planted about 45-50 days before the expected date of planting in open ground. By region, it will be like this:

1. In the Krasnodar Territory, plant seedlings on the street from March 15-20. This region is quite warm and by this time the soil is warm enough for planting.
2. In Siberia and the Urals, sowing work begins by the end of April. Also, due to the cold and late spring in these regions, many gardeners prefer to plant plants in greenhouses and greenhouses. This approach helps to avoid night frosts that can destroy the entire crop.
3. In Moscow suburbs and the Leningrad region, Beijing cabbage has been planted since March 20. But only in that case. If the snow no longer lies, and the earth warmed up enough.

Preparation of seeds of Beijing cabbage for seedlings

Seeds for seedlings can be prepared in two ways.

1. Buy ready-made seeds in the store. It is worth paying close attention to the expiration date of the seeds.
2. Prepare the seeds yourself. Of course, in this case, the preparation will take more time and it is carried out more carefully, but the result will be high.

Seed preparation is carried out in several successive stages:

1. First, the grains need to be calibrated. Choose yellowed, small, sick, cracked seeds.
2. Next, the selected seeds are placed in warm water (approximately 50 degrees) for 15 to 20 minutes;
3. Then the water is drained and the seeds are transferred to cold water. This manipulation is necessary for the awakening of seeds.
4. After 5-7 hours, the seeds are pulled out of the water and dried.
5. Then the awakened seeds should be refrigerated on wet gauze. About 24 hours.

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Preparation of soil for planting Beijing cabbage

Most often, for the seedlings of Beijing cabbage, purchased soil is used. Cabbage is perfect universal soil for planting vegetables. Such soil is already disinfected and enriched with minerals and fertilizers. It does not require mixing, heating in the oven or any other soil preparation measures.

You can also prepare the soil yourself. The soil for Beijing cabbage should be light and well-permeable. The following soil combinations are recommended:

1. Peat and sand at a rate of 1: 1, with the addition of a small amount (not more than 10%) of ash.
2. Peat, sand and humus in a proportion of 2 parts of peat, 1 part of sand 1 part of humus.
3. Soddy land with humus at the rate of 2: 1, with the addition of wood ash and mineral fertilizers.
4. After mixing the soil, it must be decontaminated. The procedure is carried out in the oven for about 30-40 minutes.

Preparation of containers for planting seedlings of Beijing cabbage

As containers for seedlings of Beijing cabbage wooden boxes are quite suitable. When sowing, the gaps between the seeds are at least 2 cm. Also the place for seedlings can be plastic glasses or cassettes, as well as small pots. Before placing soil in them, you need to disinfect the container. It is enough to rinse the containers inside with a dark solution of manganese, and then dry with paper towels.

Peat cups are ideal for sowing seedlings. When using them, picking is not required, since they themselves are located in the hole in open ground. Cabbage has a fairly sensitive root system, which is easy to damage during transplantation. Therefore, the less they are disturbed, the better for the plant.

Planting Beijing cabbage on seedlings

Growing seedlings at home is carried out in several stages:

1. First, drainage is placed in the selected container. Ready drainage can be purchased at the store. But you can do it yourself. Typically, small stones and coarse grained sand are used as drainage.
2. Prepared soil is placed on the drainage. The soil layer is 5-6 centimeters. Then, seeds are placed at a distance of 2-3 centimeters.
3. Then abundantly (but in moderation) produce watering seeds.
4. The container with seeds is covered with a film to create a peculiar greenhouse effect. Under these conditions, seedlings quickly emerge.
5. To prevent seeds from suffocating, it is necessary to open the film daily and ventilate for 20-30 minutes. Peking cabbage is under the film until the first sprouts appear. But every day, the airing time should be increased so that the plants get used to the outside temperature and can develop outside the greenhouse effect zone.
6. A container with seeds is stored at a temperature of 18-23 degrees. Direct sunlight should be avoided, but the room should be fairly bright.

If the seedlings are planted in the winter months or the first months of spring, daylight is not enough for the plant. Therefore, it is worth thinking about additional lighting. Usually special lamps are installed.

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Watering seedlings must be carried out evenly. Cabbage is a fairly hygrophilous plant, but it is not worth it to overmoisten the soil, since the root system can get sick with a fungus. Moisturize the ground when it is dry. It is best to use a spray bottle. It evenly distributes water and does not harm plants with its flow.

Peking cabbage picking

If the seedlings were sown in a common large box, then after the germination of seeds it is worth a pick. Usually 2-3 weeks after planting. Each bore is transplanted into a separate container - cups, individual peas or peat containers. This must be done so that the root system does not stop in development and does not intersect with neighbors. When the roots have a place to grow, it develops more rapidly. Plants will be healthier and more resilient.

Dive out of moist ground. A lump of soil is taken along with the sprout and transferred to a new soil. Then it is well watered and sprinkled with earth.

Planting seedlings of Beijing cabbage in open ground

It is worth replacing Beijing cabbage in open soil when strong 3-4 leaves appeared on seedlings. Planting time depends on a particular region and soil warming in it. It is worth paying attention to the ripening period of Beijing cabbage. Decide how much time they are ready to wait for the harvest. In central Russia, it is recommended to focus on the following dates:

Seedlings of cabbage in the Moscow Region are planted later than in the south. Of course, it all depends on weather conditions in a particular year. If there is still snow in April, then you should wait for warm days. Naturally, the deadline for harvesting, for example, will shift. If the harvest was originally expected in July, there is nothing wrong with the fact that due to late spring and planting, it will be harvested in August.

In open ground sprouts of Chinese cabbage are planted in preformed beds. The width and length of the beds depends on the total area of ​​the plot and on the preferences of the gardener.

Plants are abundantly watered and taken out with a wet lump of earth to avoid damage to the root system. Then this lump is deepened into the holes. Holes are made with a depth of 10-15 centimeters and sprinkled with wood ash. It is best to transplant seedlings in the early morning.

Wells should be made at a distance of 30-35 centimeters from each other. After the sprout of cabbage is in the ground, it is slightly sprinkled with soil, it is important to watch so that the ground does not fall between the leaves. Otherwise, cabbage will not be able to bear fruit. Next, you need to irrigate Beijing cabbage. This completes the process of planting Beijing cabbage.

Beijing cabbage is easy to grow and care, it does not require complex agricultural activities and quickly brings a crop. You just need to follow just a few recommendations for seed selection, planting and the lunar calendar.