A Detailed Guide to Selecting High-Calcium Vegetable Seeds and Seedling Raising Methods

High-calcium vegetable is also called Yangxin vegetable, Fei vegetable, tusanqi, etc. It contains rich vitamins, calcium ions, protein, etc., and is a vegetable with very high nutritional value. Below, let us learn together about the seed selection methods and seedling raising methods of high-calcium vegetable.

How to select high-calcium vegetable seeds?

High-calcium vegetable has diverse planting methods, and many regions propagate it by seeds. High-calcium vegetable has strong adaptability, does not have high requirements for soil and climate, and can be planted all year round. Its overwintering buds can keep growing once the ground temperature exceeds 0 degrees C. When selecting high-calcium vegetable seeds, we should choose high-quality seeds, which can effectively increase the germination rate. Generally, seeds that are plump, highly glossy, and heavy are high-quality seeds.

What seedling raising methods are there for high-calcium vegetable?

1. Seed propagation

In September, cut back the fruit spikes with mature seeds, dry them in the sun, thresh them, put them into cloth bags, and store them in a cool place for later use. In mid-April of spring, sow the seeds on a previously prepared seedling bed, open shallow furrows at a row spacing of 15 x 20 cm, water after sowing, and cover with grass to preserve moisture. When about 10% of seedlings have emerged, remove the covering grass, and loosen the soil and weed.

2. Root propagation

In early spring, dig out the roots, divide and cut them into several plants according to the number of root buds, with each plant bearing more than 2 root buds. Then dig holes at a row and plant spacing of 30 x 15 cm, plant them with water in the holes, cover with soil, and tread firm.

3. Cutting propagation

In summer, select thick and vigorous young branches, cut them into 10-15 cm long stem segments, insert them into a cutting bed, water frequently, and keep the soil moist. After about 15-20 days, they can take root and survive.

Key points for planting and management of high-calcium vegetable

1. Soil: Choose sandy soil. On the selected plot, plow deeply and harrow finely, level it, and make beds 2 m wide, with a furrow opened in the middle, and the furrow width and depth of 30 cm x 30 cm. Spread organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer well.

2. Watering: After high-calcium vegetable is planted, water moderately. Water when it is dry, and water thoroughly at one time. Pay attention to drainage in the rainy season.

3. Fertilizing: Apply base fertilizer well before planting. After planting, apply less but frequently, that is, apply a small amount each time and topdress frequently. Generally, topdress once a month. It is best to use flower-specific organic granular fertilizer.

4. Cultivating and weeding: Cultivate and weed several times a year. During the seedling stage, weeding should be thorough. Before overwintering each year, before turning green in early spring, and after each cutting, concentrate on loosening the soil and weeding.

The above is the introduction to high-calcium vegetable. As a vegetable with very high nutritional value, high-calcium vegetable is deeply loved by people, and its planting prospects are promising. However, to improve planting returns, seed selection is the first step and also a very important step, so everyone must pay attention!

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