The propagation method of kale
The editor answers questions about the propagation of flowers and kale, the propagation method of kale, the following for you to introduce in detail
Kale is also known as leaf peony, colorful cabbage. It is a biennial herb of the Cruciferae family. The plant height is 30~40 centimeters. The leaves are similar to cabbage but not curly, the leaves are wrinkled, and the colors are bright. Horticultural varieties are divided into two categories according to leaf color: one is red and purple leaves, the inner leaves are purple red, light purple red or snow green, the stems are purple red, and the seeds are reddish brown; the other is white and green leaves, the inner leaves are white or light yellow, the base is green, and the seeds are yellowish brown. The raceme terminal has 20~40 small flowers, yellow and white flowers. The flowering period is spring. The ornamental leaf period is from December to February.
Original from Europe. Cold resistant, strong, and fond of fertilizer. It requires loose and fertile soil with good drainage. The seedlings can withstand -2℃ low temperature in winter, and can overwinter in the open in southern China.
Mainly propagated by sowing, it is suitable to carry out in August. Transplant when 3~4 true leaves appear; plant in the courtyard or pot when 7~8 true leaves appear.
Whether it is grown in the ground or in a pot, thin fertilizer should be applied once a month during the growing period, and 1~2 times of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied when the flowering starts. If not planning to save seeds, the flowering stem can be cut early to extend the ornamental leaf period. If the basal old leaves turn yellow, they should be removed in time to keep the inner leaves perfect.
The above is the specific content of the propagation method of kale for everyone's reference and operation.