How is Anhui's famous wild vegetable ta cai (flat cabbage) grown?
Ta cai! I wonder if you have heard of it. This is a very famous wild vegetable in Anhui Province. It belongs to a category of Chinese cabbage. The name is actually interesting in origin: it is called ta cai because the whole plant lies flat on the ground, which is why it is called ta cai.
This plant now has different growing techniques and management methods in various regions of our country, but it is mainly distributed in the southern regions of our country. The overall yield of this plant is very high, and its taste is also very good. This plant can effectively grow sustainably and is a very excellent vegetable, widely introduced into various provinces. So how is ta cai grown? Let's take a look at the cultivation techniques below!
How to grow ta cai
1. Soil
The whole growing method of the plant can involve transplanting seedlings. Before raising seedlings, it is best to choose more suitable soil, as this is conducive to growth. Therefore, some deep soil must be selected, and the fertility in the soil must be sufficient; only such soil can serve as a seedling bed for raising seedlings. After selecting the land, the land must be deeply plowed. Deep plowing is to effectively change the structure of the soil and turn it into loose soil. When deep plowing, a depth of about 30 cm must be maintained to effectively change the structure. Under the exposure of the sun, some nutrients in the soil are better awakened, and the soil will also awaken from its dormant period.
2. Applying base fertilizer
When we are treating the soil and plowing the land, we must remember to apply base fertilizer. Farmyard manure can be used as the base fertilizer; after all, farmyard manure is the most natural fertilizer. Only in this way can the nutrients in the soil remain sufficient, so that we do not grow shriveled ta cai because the soil is not fertile enough. After the soil is thoroughly prepared, dig some seedling holes. Once the seedling holes are dug, sowing can begin.
3. Sowing
In order to sow evenly, the sowing speed must be controlled and carried out uniformly. The density is generally predetermined. Put about two or three seeds in each hole. After sowing is completed, cover with some fine soil, water appropriately, and keep the soil sufficiently moist. After that, some shade structures must also be set up, such as plastic greenhouses. This can promote better germination of the seeds and also increase the seedling emergence rate. Normal seedling emergence will occur in about three or four days.
4. Planting out
When planting out, be sure to pay attention to the planting density. If planted too densely, they will shade each other after growing larger, thus affecting photosynthesis.. After planting out, be sure to water thoroughly in time. When you touch the soil with your hand and feel a sinking sensation, it means the water in the soil is already sufficient at this time. Also, timely topdressing is necessary to increase the survival rate after planting out.
Alright, the above is how to grow ta cai brought to you by the Tuliu.com editor. Maybe you had not heard of ta cai before. But from now on, I hope you will like ta cai~ See you next time.