Kale
Introduction to the core of this article: related experiences of growing kale (leaf peony), the cultivation methods of kale (leaf peony), let's learn about them together.
Kale, also known as leaf peony, is loved by many home flower enthusiasts due to its easy growth and best ornamental period during the plant-sparse winter outdoors. Growing kale from seeds purchased provides the best ornamental effect.
When selecting and purchasing several high-quality potted kale plants at the flower market, after the plants bolt and bloom in March and April, do not pull them out and discard them, but continue to water and fertilize them. After the flowers fade, the old stems will sprout a large number of suckers. At this time, cut off the old stems without suckers and manage them with normal watering until autumn.
In early August, cut these suckers for propagation. Retain 3 to 4 leaves on each cutting. The density of propagation should be such that the leaves do not overlap each other. After cutting, spray water once and place the pot in the shade of trees, or where it can get sunlight in the morning but not in the noon.
Adjust the frequency of watering each day according to the weather conditions, ensuring that the cuttings do not become excessively wilted.
Kale cuttings root easily, starting to root in a week and can be transplanted after two weeks. In this way, flower growers can plant several pots according to their needs. For the old stems reserved for cutting, it is best to observe during the cutting process and leave 3 to 5 buds at different positions on the old stakes to continue management and cultivate multi-branched potted kale.
If you are an enthusiast of penjing (Chinese traditional landscape gardening in a pot), you can also use these old stakes to create kale penjing. Although the resulting kale penjing is not as elegant and long-lasting as tree stake penjing, it has its own charm.
If you cut the suckers for propagation in mid-June, plant them in pots after they root, this method can grow kale cut flowers with stems 50 centimeters long. You can also propagate without cutting the suckers, allowing the suckers on the old stems to grow freely. Although the resulting cut flower stems are not long, usually only 20 to 30 centimeters, not very robust and of varying sizes, various specifications of kale cut flowers can give you more options when creating flower arrangements.
Additionally, kale is easy to root when placed in a bottle in an indoor environment. If placed in a well-lit room, it can be displayed for two to three months.
The above are some small experiences about the cultivation methods of kale (leaf peony) by [], hoping to bring help to you in life!