CELERY, as one of the traditional vegetables in our country, not only has a crisp texture and is rich in nutrients but also has high ornamental value. In recent years, more and more people have started to cultivate celery at home, filling their living environment with greenery. The maintenance of celery is not an easy task and requires certain skills. This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of celery in detail, helping you create a corner of lush greenery in your home.
Selecting the Right VarietyThere are many varieties of celery, including common celery and Western celery. When purchasing celery, you should choose plants with strong growth, green leaves, and no signs of pests or diseases. Choose the appropriate variety based on personal preferences and planting space.
Soil Selection and PreparationCelery has high soil requirements and prefers fertile, well-drained sandy soil. Before planting, the soil needs to be deep turned, disinfected, and fertilized. The specific operations are as follows:
1. Deep turn the soil to make it loose, which is beneficial for root growth.
2. Apply decomposed organic fertilizer, such as chicken manure or cow dung, to improve soil fertility.
3. Disinfection: Use a 50% carbendazim wettable powder solution at 800 times to spray the soil, killing the pathogenic bacteria in the soil.
Watering and FertilizingDuring the growth of celery, the soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. The specific watering methods are as follows:
1. Regular watering: Based on the weather and soil moisture, generally water 2-3 times a week.
2. Watering time: Choose to water in the morning or evening to avoid direct sunlight.
For fertilizing, during the vigorous growth period of celery, fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are needed. The specific fertilizing methods are as follows:1. Top-dressing: During the vigorous growth period of celery, apply a compound fertilizer every 10 days, with 10-15 grams per plant each time.
2. Foliar spray: During the growth process, you can appropriately spray a 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to supplement the nutrients needed by the plant.
Lighting and TemperatureCelery prefers a semi-shaded environment and dislikes direct sunlight. During maintenance, celery should be placed in a place with plenty of scattered light. In the summer, when it's hot, it's necessary to provide some shade to avoid leaf sunburn.
The suitable temperature for celery growth is 15-25°C. In winter, it's important to keep warm. During winter, celery can be moved indoors for maintenance, or warming measures can be taken, such as using a heater or an electric blanket.
Pest and Disease ControlCelery is prone to pest and disease attacks, such as aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew, etc. During maintenance, it's necessary to check the plants regularly and take timely measures when pests or diseases are found. The specific control methods are as follows:
1. Clean the plants: Promptly remove diseased and withered leaves to reduce the spread of pests and diseases.
2. Spray pesticides: Depending on the type of pest or disease, select the appropriate pesticide for spraying. For example, aphids can be sprayed with a 10% imidacloprid wettable powder solution at 1500 times, and spider mites can be sprayed with a 20% miticide emulsion at 1500 times.
The maintenance of celery requires certain skills. By comprehensively managing aspects such as selecting the right variety, soil, watering, fertilizing, lighting, temperature, and pest and disease control, as long as you care for it with dedication, you will be able to create a lush green celery garden in your home.