Broccoli is becoming an increasingly common vegetable in Russia. This is due to the usefulness of the product and its pleasant taste. It is possible to grow broccoli on your own plot, since the plant is not much different from its own relative - cauliflower.
You can determine when to plant broccoli cabbage for seedlings by the features of its cultivation and the lunar calendar for 2019. If you choose a favorable day for manipulation, you can get high yields.
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Growing broccoli from seeds for seedlings
For the timely planting of broccoli in the ground, like other plants, you need to pre-attend to the preparation of tools and seedlings. But in order for the cabbage to develop normally, it is recommended that a garden plan be prepared before starting seedlings. When planning, take into account the features of the climatic location, weather forecast and lunar calendar. To accurately determine favorable days for planting, use the following reference material:
Calendar month | Favorable dates | Adverse Drop Dates |
March | 7, 8, 18, 20, 21 | 1-3, 6, 30, 31 |
April | 4-6, 8-10, 20-23 | 5-17, 29, 30 |
May | 8-12, 19-24 | 14-16, 28-30 |
June | 5-6 | 12-14, 27-29 |
To determine the exact month to start planting seeds for seedlings in 2019 according to the lunar calendar, it is recommended to take into account data on a possible date of planting in the ground. This limitation is present because broccoli seedlings need to be planted no later than 40 days after emergence. The first seedlings appear on the 7-8th day from the moment of planting in a container or snail.
The influence of the moon on the development of vegetation has been noted for a long time - due to a change in the position of the satellite, the flow of juices inside the vegetation changes. Therefore, it is important not only to highlight the appropriate dates - if the calendar indicates unfavorable days for gardening, they do not recommend planting broccoli for seedlings. At the full moon and new moon, the vegetation will be vulnerable to external factors.
Preparing for sowing cabbage
Seedlings before planting in the ground can be bought at a garden store, but independently prepared plants will be more resistant. But, when sowing, it must be borne in mind that preliminary preparation of seeds and soil for primary germination is required. The preparatory activities include the following activities:
- Preparation of seed material. This procedure must be started 7-10 days before sowing. For this purpose, seeds are sorted, preheated, treated with disinfectors and hardened. At the end of the preparation, the seeds can be soaked and sown in the ground when roots appear.
- Soil preparation. Land for growing seedlings can be bought in the appropriate store or prepare the substrate yourself. But, it is necessary to disinfect the soil. To do this, it is treated with boiling water or heated in a microwave.
- The choice of containers. Broccoli sowing containers are selected based on the risks involved in diving - it is better to take paper or other natural pots. One type of container that can be planted in the ground with a plant is a peat tablet.
For broccoli sowing, it is necessary to observe the general conditions for air temperature (18-20 ° C), soil heating (15-16 ° C) and lighting (ambient light during the day). In 2019, broccoli seedlings need to be sown taking into account planting in open ground - environmental indicators at a constant place of growth are of primary importance. If you do not comply with the conditions of the plant with a high probability will die or give a meager harvest.
Landing time by varietal characteristics
The timing of planting cabbage for seedlings also depends on varietal characteristics. The primary factor is the ripening period. When climatic conditions allow you to plan a landing in May 2019, you need to prepare in March. Broccoli cabbage, when sown at the end of April, will reach the technical maturity by August. But, plants need to be planted when taking into account the climatic zone.
Ready for planting plants need to be planted at an air temperature of at least 15 ° C and soil from 10 ° C. Seedlings, regardless of the time of sowing before transplanting, must correspond in their own development. The main characteristic is a height of 10 cm, the presence of at least 4-5 sheets. Given the maturity, the main dates can be expressed in the form of a table:
Ripening time | When to sow broccoli | When to plant cabbage in open ground | Days from sowing |
Varieties of early maturity | From March 1 to the end of the month | From April 25 to May 15 | 30-50 days |
Medium Varieties | From April 1 to May 5 | From May 10 to June 15 | 35-40 days |
Varieties of late maturity | From May 1 to June 10 | From June 20 to July 20 | 30-35 days |
It is better if the selected days correspond to the dates on the lunar calendar of 2019. So, plants will be more resistant to external factors and adapt more quickly to new conditions. Affects crop yields landing and care after - you need to follow the rules for watering, timely feed and destroy pests. There are similar rules when planting in greenhouses.
When to care for seedlings and young plants
Broccoli, like other types of cabbage, needs care. In order to timely perform the procedures, they are guided by the classical periodicity of varieties, monitor the condition and calculate horticultural days according to the lunar calendar for 2019. Favorable days for performing various manipulations to care for young plants, broccoli consider:
- Watering of cabbage seedlings is possible on March 14, 15, 23, 24, March 10, 11, 19, 20, April 21, May 1, 2, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, 29, 30, May 4, 5, 13, 14 June 25, 26. Caution should be taken on March 9th.
- Fertilizing seedlings is carried out on March 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 14, 15, 28, 29, 30, 31, March 1, 6, 10, 11, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, April 3 May 4, 5, 7, 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31, May 31, June 4, 5, 23, 24, 27, 28.
- Treatment from pests and diseases is best done on March 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 31, March 1, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 24, 25, April 26, 27, 28, June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 27, 28, 29, 30.
Climate impact on broccoli planting dates
When a person has experience in growing more common white cabbage, difficulties in broccoli should not arise. In the southern latitudes, you do not need to prepare seedlings, you can plant plants in April, subject to the organization of a light greenhouse (polyethylene shelter). But, if it is necessary to obtain an early harvest of cabbage, seedlings are sown in advance.
For the northern latitudes, the seedling-free option is not suitable, since cabbage needs time for development of at least 3 months. The culture normally undergoes a transplant, but provided that the main volume of the root system is preserved. If sowing dates are determined at the beginning of March, then in April you can transplant young shoots in greenhouse conditions or a small greenhouse.
The middle strip of Russia
Planting broccoli with seeds on the street in central Russia and the Moscow region is possible. The plant can withstand temperatures well in the absence of frost. But, subject to climate, it is recommended to use greenhouses and greenhouses. The only drawback of this technique is the need for regular airing, which is not possible when visiting a summer cottage on weekends. Common varieties are as follows:
- Monterey;
- Gnome;
- Vitamin
- Tone;
- Curly head.
When broccoli are prepared for planting seedlings for planting, it is easier to contain plants, since before the plants are placed in the open ground, the cold is already retreating. If frost after planting is possible, it is better to cover the beds with agrofibre, lutrasil or spanbond. Choose varieties You can from the list below or any others, since the climate in You can grow plants near Moscow and with a short and long growing season.
Growing broccoli in cold regions
Climatic conditions in the northern regions allow you to safely grow broccoli. But to increase stability and compliance with temperature standards, it is recommended to prepare seedlings. Broccoli are sown from mid-April to mid-May, which allows them to be planted in open ground before the start of summer. The best varieties for cold terrain are as follows:
- Tone;
- Vyarus;
- Fiesta F1;
- Macho F1.
Harvesting under the conditions of growing seedlings and further maintenance is harvested from mid-August to early fall. Gardeners prefer to grow seedlings of this crop in an unheated greenhouse, thereby hardening cabbage for further growth in coolness. If you plan to get an earlier harvest, place the containers in a cool place at home.
Some early varieties sown in open ground, when exposed to low temperature, can shoot arrows in the coming season. This is due to the fact that aggressive conditions activate the reproduction process. Such cabbage does not form a normal head of cabbage, so the harvest will not work. If this has already happened, then it is better to prepare a new seedling.
Broccoli seedlings in warm regions
Is it possible to grow cabbage without preparing seedlings - a frequent question for the southern part of Russia. But, in the Krasnodar Territory and Astrakhan region in the summer season for that culture is very hot. Broccoli must be sown in seedlings in February, for early planting in unheated greenhouses and light greenhouses. Using this technique, the crop ripens before the heat in July.
A comfortable temperature for the development of heads in broccoli should be maintained within 16-25 ° C, which corresponds to early spring in the south. With the observance of agricultural technology for the preparation of seedlings, seedlings that are resistant to external influences and a good yield are obtained. If you sow in open ground, then you need to focus on the first decade of April.
Features of seedling germination in greenhouse conditions
Growing seedlings in a greenhouse is suitable for all climatic zones, but you need to build on the timing of planting. According to the lunar calendar, you can sow on the same dates as in the house. But, the quality of seedlings increases markedly, as there is more light in the greenhouse, and the greenhouse effect retains moisture. The distance between the beds under the seeds from 15-20 cm (photo) - it is easier to extract plants for transplantation.
When 2 real leaf plates are formed on the seedlings, cabbage should be treated from pests. With further development on favorable days, you need to pour a small amount of soil under the root system - this will strengthen the plants.You can plant broccoli in open ground, at night the temperature reaches -7 ° C with the root deepening to the first pair of leaves.
Conclusion
When growing broccoli cabbage seedlings in 2019, you can be guided by the dates indicated by the manufacturer on the seed packaging. But, to ensure better conditions, it is recommended to use data on the phases of the moon in the lunar calendar. The choice of favorable days according to astrological indicators will accelerate the development of plants and ensure ease of acclimatization when planting broccoli in open ground.