How to plant cauliflower

How to plant cauliflower

Cauliflower is a real breeding of vitamins. In addition, it is a dietary product, perfectly assimilated by the human body. Recently, many information has appeared about seed landing directly to the garden, but pre-cultivation of seedlings remains the most reliable way to obtain a guaranteed crop. In order for cauliflower to please you for several months, a stepped fit is possible. For this, the first seedlings to obtain an early result are planted in the second half of March, the second - in the first days of April, and the third - from the end of April to the beginning of March.

You will need:

  • cauliflower seeds;
  • superphosphate;
  • potassium chloride;
  • humus;
  • flower pots and soil for seedling;
  • nitrogen fertilizer;
  • manganese;
  • wood ash.

1
From the autumn the soil is prepared. For this, 150 g of phosphate, 100 g of potassium chloride and 8 kg by 1 square meters are made. m earth. Cauliflower is very demanding in the fertility of the substrate, since its root system is in the upper layers. In the spring, the garden is loosened with the addition of 40 g nitrogen fertilizers per quarter. m.

2
In mid-March, seeds are prepared for seedlings. Seeds, preferably large, are placed in gauze or fabric, immerse themselves for 2 minutes in warm water 50-60 ° C. After that, they are soaked in a mortar solution for 8-10 hours.

3
The soil for planting is taken ready in packages suitable for seedlings. Seeds are planted at a distance of 1x1 cm to a depth of 0.5-1 cm, after which they are covered with polyethylene until the first germs to appear, which should be bled after 2 days. After germination, the container moves into a light cool place to avoid pulling the sprouts. After 20 days, cauliflower is seated into separate pots with a diameter of about 6 cm. It is important not to overcover, but also not to pour the soil, which leads to the formation of small heads and premature flowering.

4
In early May, seedlings of about 45-50 days are transported to the landing site.

5
Seeking cauliflower stands at a distance of 50x50 cm. Drops spilled with water with superphosphate at the rate of 1 kg per 12 liter of hot water (the mixture is covered and insisted, and then focused), filled with humid and wood ash. After planting the plants, sprinkled with loose ground and covered with a nonwoven material on top of sprinkle with loose ground and cover with nonwoven material to the suggestion. Cauliflower recommend landing near tomatoes and celery, as they scare away different pests.

Cleaning is made as head ripening, which are cut to cracking. Cold cabbage can be consumed both in cheese, boiled, fried, baked and pickled. In any case, it will retain a lot of useful properties and beautiful taste.

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