Agricultural technology for growing Ornamental Kale seeds
1. Variety selection
When choosing a variety of ornamental cabbage, the following factors must be taken into account:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as an ornamental plant, varieties with beautiful leaves are selected, which can be colored in various colors, including white, yellow, red, purple and green.
- Winter hardiness: Some varieties of ornamental cabbage can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Ornamental cabbage is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting ornamental cabbage must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Ornamental cabbage is planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Ornamental cabbage is planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 30-40 cm. A drainage layer of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. Ornamental cabbage is planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, decorative cabbage is watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Ornamental cabbage is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Ornamental cabbage is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to regularly water the plants, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Protection from pests and diseases: Ornamental cabbage is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Ornamental cabbage begins to bloom in August-September. Ornamental cabbage continues to bloom until the end of autumn.
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, ornamental cabbage can be grown as seedlings. Ornamental cabbage seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the decorativeness of the plant, you can shape the bush.
Additional information
- Ornamental cabbage is an annual plant that can reach a height of 50-60 cm.
- Ornamental cabbage leaves come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, red, purple and green.
- The flowers of ornamental cabbage are small and inconspicuous.
When choosing a variety of ornamental cabbage, the following factors must be taken into account:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as an ornamental plant, varieties with beautiful leaves are selected, which can be colored in various colors, including white, yellow, red, purple and green.
- Winter hardiness: Some varieties of ornamental cabbage can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Ornamental cabbage is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting ornamental cabbage must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Ornamental cabbage is planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Ornamental cabbage is planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 30-40 cm. A drainage layer of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. Ornamental cabbage is planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, decorative cabbage is watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Ornamental cabbage is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Ornamental cabbage is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to regularly water the plants, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Protection from pests and diseases: Ornamental cabbage is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Ornamental cabbage begins to bloom in August-September. Ornamental cabbage continues to bloom until the end of autumn.
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, ornamental cabbage can be grown as seedlings. Ornamental cabbage seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the decorativeness of the plant, you can shape the bush.
Additional information
- Ornamental cabbage is an annual plant that can reach a height of 50-60 cm.
- Ornamental cabbage leaves come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, red, purple and green.
- The flowers of ornamental cabbage are small and inconspicuous.