How to Plant 四季 Small Celery
This article brings you the experience of planting 四季 small celery and related maintenance methods for 四季 small celery planting. The following is a detailed introduction.
When planting 四季 small celery, the seeds should be processed first, soaked in warm water for 4-6 hours, then rinsed and placed in an environment of 20℃ for germination. Most of the seeds can be sown when they show white. The seedlings can be transplanted when they grow to 15-18 cm. Use a sunshade net to protect against strong sunlight before sprouting, and then they can be exposed to sufficient light. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen water and fertilizer management, and finally, pay attention to timely harvesting. Let's learn more about it in detail.
1. Germination and Sowing
Soak the seeds in warm water at 20-25℃ for 4-6 hours, then rinse them clean, or soak them in cold water for 12-14 hours. Wrap the seeds in wet gauze and place them in an environment of about 20℃ for germination. Most seeds can be sown when they show white. Choose a plot with good water and fertilizer retention, loose and breathable soil, sprinkle after sowing, water, and use a sunshade net. Seedlings can be transplanted when they grow to 15-18 cm.
2. Temperature Control
Small celery prefers shade and is cold-tolerant but not heat-tolerant. A temperature of 15-20℃ is more suitable for the growth of small celery.
3. Proper Lighting
Use a sunshade net to block strong sunlight before sprouting, and remove the sunshade net after sprouting to receive normal lighting.
4. Water and Fertilizer Management
The root system of small celery is shallow, not drought-tolerant, and has a high evaporation rate. It is necessary to keep the soil moist daily. Water every 5-7 days during the growing period. Reduce water during low temperatures, and during high summer temperatures when water evaporates quickly, water 1-2 times a day, depending on the dryness and wetness of the soil, while avoiding accumulated water. Apply a top dressing once during the growing period, applying 15 kg of compound fertilizer per mu, and apply 8 kg of urea per mu during the harvesting period, then water after fertilizing.
5. Timely Harvesting
The growth cycle of small fragrant celery is slightly longer, from sowing to harvesting takes 3 months, seedling stage is 1 month, and after transplanting, it takes 2 months to enter the harvesting stage. It is usually ready to harvest when the seedlings are 40-50 cm tall.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to plant 四季 small celery and related planting methods. I hope this article can bring you help in green plant management!