Why Does the Tumorous Stem Mustard Become Hollow? An Analysis of the Latest Causes
The tumorous stem mustard is a very common vegetable in our country, with a very large planting area in China. However, although many people grow tumorous stem mustard, growing it is not that simple. Because many problems often arise during the growth of tumorous stem mustard, and hollowing is one of them. So what causes tumorous stem mustard to become hollow? Below, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!
1. The fleshy stem swelling period is too short
The main edible part of tumorous stem mustard is the plant's fleshy stem, so managing the fleshy stem of tumorous stem mustard is very important. When growing tumorous stem mustard, if the fleshy stem swelling period is too short, then tumorous stem mustard is extremely prone to hollowing. This is because during the fleshy stem swelling period of tumorous stem mustard, the suitable growth temperature is around 10 degrees, and at the lowest it must be below 16 degrees. This period generally requires about three months to ensure the fleshy stem fully swells. If the time is too short, the cells of the fleshy stem cannot fully divide, resulting in insufficient nutrients. Too little nutrient accumulation in the pith of the tumorous stem mustard leads to cracking, thus forming hollowness.
2. Causes related to light and temperature
During its growth, tumorous stem mustard has a relatively large demand for light and needs a certain light intensity and duration. If there is insufficient light, then it will affect the photosynthesis of tumorous stem mustard, leading to insufficient accumulation of photosynthetic substances and too little nutrient production. This causes tumorous stem mustard to lack sufficient nutrients when the fleshy stem swells, and cell division in the center of the stem is also affected, resulting in hollowness. Then there is also the fact that too small a difference between day and night temperatures can also cause tumorous stem mustard to become hollow, so everyone should also pay attention to controlling the day-night temperature difference well.
3. Insufficient water supply
When tumorous stem mustard is growing, attention should be paid to creating a soil environment that is dry-wet alternating. If the soil lacks water, then the growth rate of tumorous stem mustard will slow down, and it may even stop growing. If the soil has sufficient moisture, then tumorous stem mustard can recover its growth rate. If the soil becomes too dry, then the cells inside the fleshy stem of tumorous stem mustard are very prone to losing water, which can easily cause cell rupture and hollowness. Especially during the fleshy stem swelling period of tumorous stem mustard, alternating wet and dry soil or insufficient water will both cause tumorous stem mustard to become hollow.
4. Other causes
Some varieties of tumorous stem mustard are inherently prone to hollowing, such as the Caoyaozi variety. Then improper fertilization can also easily cause tumorous stem mustard to become hollow. For example, when fertilizing, if chemical fertilizer is applied alone, then the probability of hollowness is much higher than when applying decomposed farmyard manure. During the growth of tumorous stem mustard, if pests and diseases occur, then the transfer of nutrients within the plant also easily causes hollowness. There are many causes of hollowing in tumorous stem mustard, so everyone must pay close attention.
The above is a brief introduction to what causes hollowing in tumorous stem mustard. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!