Detailed Explanation of the Latest Management Key Points for Celery Seedlings
Celery is one of the most common vegetables nowadays, with a wide planting area. Many people know a thing or two about growing it, but what everyone likely knows is the management after transplanting. So how should its seedlings be managed? Let's find out together below!
1. The seedbed must be good
Celery's seedling bed is similar to those of other vegetables, mainly in the following points. First, the soil must be fine; if there are many clods of soil, it will affect the germination of the seedlings. Second, the base fertilizer must be sufficient; although celery seedlings do not have high fertilizer demands at this stage, the density of the seedling bed is extremely high. Third, the location must be warm and moist, but must not be in direct sunlight, and must also be fairly well ventilated, so that the seedlings revive quickly. The environment has a great impact on celery during the seedling stage, so everyone must be well prepared.
2. The seed awakening must be long
Unlike other vegetables, celery's seed awakening is rather troublesome. First, the soaking time must be long; generally it needs more than a day to absorb enough water, and it must be warm water, so that the seedlings are not affected. Second, the seeds need to be gently rubbed, so that the seed coat becomes softer, which can effectively increase the germination rate. Then the seeds are drained of water until no obvious moisture can be felt when touching them; this way, after the seeds sense the moist environment of the seedling bed, they will desperately burrow outward and germinate faster.
3. The weather must be good
Choosing the weather is also very important; cloudy or rainy days are not suitable for raising seedlings. Celery seeds have temperature requirements, generally above 20°, and if it is not a sunny day the temperature will be below this, and there will be more cold wind blowing, which is not conducive to seedling sprouting. Cloudy weather is best, followed by sunny weather; such weather conditions can increase the seedling survival rate to a certain extent. You can choose to sun the seedling tray for a while in the morning, so that the seeds can absorb some sunlight.
4. Humidity must be sufficient
Humidity runs through the entire seedling-raising process. Celery contains a great deal of water, so its seedling stage mainly relies on moisture to sustain its growth. At this time the celery's surface layer is rather thin, and it is clearly sensitive to changes in humidity; if the environment is relatively moist, the seedlings will be more active and naturally develop better. If it is relatively dry, the seedlings will be less active and naturally develop slowly. The humidity is highest at sowing time, and can then gradually decrease.
The above is the seedling management of celery. Celery seedlings are very fragile, and everyone wants high yields, so naturally you must be a bit more attentive. If you are interested, you can try this method and compare it with your previous one!