Spinach balcony planting comprehensive guide, enjoy the green harvest easily at home.

This article is a guide to the directory:

Preparation for spinach planting, spinach sowing methods, spinach maintenance and management, spinach harvesting.

With the fast pace of urban life, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to a green lifestyle, and balcony planting has become a fashionable way of life. Spinach, also known as spinach, is a nutrient-rich leafy vegetable that is very suitable for planting on balconies. This article will introduce you to the balcony planting methods of spinach in detail, allowing you to enjoy the green harvest at home with ease.

Preparation for spinach planting

1. Seed selection: Choose high-quality spinach seeds, preferably disease-resistant varieties with a short growth cycle.

2. Soil preparation: Spinach is not strict with soil, but it is best to use well-drained, fertile sandy soil. Before planting, the soil can be deeply turned over and mixed with an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to improve soil fertility.

3. Balcony environment: Choose a balcony with sufficient light and good ventilation for planting. Spinach loves light and requires at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day.

Methods of spinach sowing

1. Sowing time: Spinach is suitable for sowing in spring and autumn, with the best growth temperature between 15-25℃.

2. Sowing amount: The sowing amount is about 20-30 grams per square meter.

3. Sowing depth: Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the soil surface and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil, about 1 centimeter thick.

4. Watering: After sowing, water in time to keep the soil moist, which is conducive to seed germination.

Spinach maintenance and management

1. Watering: During the growth of spinach, keep the soil moist but do not water too much to avoid root rot.

2. Fertilization: About 20 days after sowing, the first fertilization can be carried out, using a compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, with an application rate of about 10-15 grams per square meter.

3. Thinning: When spinach has 2-3 true leaves, thinning should be carried out, retaining plants with a spacing of about 10 centimeters.

4. Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to keep the soil clean.

5. Pest and disease control: Pay attention to the growth condition of spinach, and if pests or diseases are found, take measures to control them in time.

Spinach harvesting

1. Harvesting time: It takes about 40-50 days from sowing to harvesting spinach.

2. Harvesting method: When spinach grows to 20-25 centimeters tall, it can be picked. When harvesting, leave some leaves to allow the plant to continue growing.

The balcony planting method of spinach is simple and easy. By paying attention to the management of soil, light, water, and fertilization, you can harvest fresh spinach at home. Let's enjoy a green life and taste the spinach we planted ourselves!

References:

《Household Balcony Vegetable Planting Manual》, China Agricultural Publishing House, published in 2018.

《Balcony Vegetable Planting Technology》, China Agricultural Science and Technology Publishing House, published in 2019.