For the couple, it is not only a delicious vegetable that gives the dishes a delicate taste of onion and garlic, but also quite easily grown. In this article you will find a detailed step -by -step guide on how to sow leeks to enjoy the yield.
How to sow leeks? Choosing the right time:
Passes in Lithuania are usually recommended for sowing in the spring, from late March to early April, for seedlings indoors. The seedlings grown in this way are best healed and can mature until autumn.
If you are planning to sow directly into the soil, wait for the frost’s hazard to pass and the soil will warm up, usually in May. However, direct sowing in the soil can extend the harvest time.
Preparation of seeds (not necessary but useful):
Although the seeds of the pores usually sprout well, you can soak them in warm water (about 20-25 ° C) 12-24 hours before sowing. This can speed up germination slightly.
Sowing for sprouts (recommended):
- Preparation of a jar: Use small jars, cartridges or boxes with drainage holes.
- Substrate Preparation: For couples, a light, fluffy and fertile substrate is suitable. You can use a special substrate for sprouts or mix garden ground with compost and sand.
- Seed sowing: Sees the seeds at a depth of 1-2 cm, leaving a distance of 2-3 cm between the seeds. If you sow in the box, leave a distance of 5-7 cm between the lines.
- Filling and irrigation: Apply the seeds to a thin layer of substrate and gently water at room temperature water.
- Conditions: Store the seeds with the seeds in a warm (about 20-25 ° C) in a bright place. Cover with film or glass to create a greenhouse effect and maintain moisture.
- Germination: Depending on the temperature, the first seedlings should appear within 10-20 days.
- Care after germination: When the sprouts appear, remove the film or glass. Ensure enough light, water regularly, but do not overdo it. If the seedlings grow too dense, remove them.
How to sow leeks? Sowing directly to the soil:
- Soil preparation: For couples, they love fluffy, fertile and well -drained soil. Before sowing, buy the soil, fertilize with compost or rot.
- Line formation: Make shallow (1-2 cm deep) furrows, leaving a distance of 20-30 cm between the lines.
- Seed sowing: Sow seeds in the furrows less frequently, leaving a distance of 5-7 cm between the seeds.
- Filling and Mulching: Apply the seeds to a thin layer of ground and gently water. You can mulch the rows with sawdust or straw to retain moisture and reduce weed growth.
- Care: Regularly weed, loosen and water. When the seedlings grow, lose them, leaving the strongest plants every 10-15 cm.
Spring transplantation to the ground:
If you are sown for the sprouts, you can transplant them in a permanent place when the seedlings reach 15-20 cm in height and have 3-4 true leaves. This is usually the case in late May – early June, when the danger of frost passes.
- Location Preparation: Choose a sunny place with fluffy and fertile soil.
- Preparation of pits: Make 10-15 cm deep holes, leaving a distance of 15-20 cm between them and 20-30 cm between the lines.
- Seedlings planting: Carefully remove the seedlings from the jars, trying not to damage the roots. Place the sprout in the hole so that the white part is deeper in the ground. Fill with the ground and press gently.
- Watering: After transplanting, water.
How to sow leeks? Tips for successful couples:
- Type selection: Choose your climate zone suitable for pair varieties. There are early, medium and late varieties.
- Regular watering: The couples like moisture, especially during the active growth period.
- Accumulation: When the couple grows up, regularly accumulate the ground around the stems. This promotes the formation of a longer white part and a milder taste.
- Fertilization: During growth, you can fertilize the pores with complex fertilizers several times.
- Protection against pests and diseases: Observe the plants and, if necessary, take measures against pests and diseases.
Successful sowing and maintaining leeks will enjoy the rich and delicious harvest in the fall!
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