June cabbage: when to plant seedlings

Many gardeners and those who love their plots know that early summer isn't particularly fruitful. While it's certainly possible to enjoy greens or Jerusalem artichokes during this period, many gardeners begin growing early varieties of a variety of crops now, wanting to stock their tables with valuable vitamins as early as possible.

 

One such favorite crop is young June cabbage, which is rich in vitamins. This vegetable can be used to prepare a variety of delicious dishes. Growing early cabbage varieties doesn't necessarily involve white cabbage alone. For example, kohlrabi is considered an early variety that ripens quite quickly. Moreover, it's not particularly demanding, making growing it a delight.

 

Kohlrabi seeds are sown beginning in early May, as the cabbage will be ripe by early June. It's worth noting that the seeds should be sown directly into open ground. Frequent watering and soil loosening are sufficient for a good harvest. Kohlrabi doesn't require much more than that.

It's important to know that if this cabbage doesn't get enough moisture, it will become very tough and coarse, and fibrous when cut. To avoid this, it's important to maintain soil moisture. Many gardeners often plant kohlrabi among other brassicas, such as Brussels sprouts and cabbage.

 

June cabbage: when to plant seedlings is a topic of interest to many gardeners, as this crop is considered one of the most delicious and healthy vegetables in our region. Traditional cabbage dishes are passed down from generation to generation. Consequently, this plant has become quite popular among many gardeners.

 

To obtain good-quality cabbage seedlings, the seeds are sown directly into open ground at the end of April. Experienced gardeners prepare the beds in advance, starting in the fall. They loosen the soil and fertilize it with various fertilizers. Some build shelters resembling a small greenhouse, which can be fashioned from any iron arches.

 

This involves taking iron arches, driving them into the ground, and stretching a covering material over them that allows sufficient light to pass through. After all, as we know, if seedlings don't get enough daylight, they begin to stretch upward, and the shoots become thin and weak. Therefore, special covering material for this purpose is now available in specialty stores.

Once the material is stretched over the arches, the temperature inside the greenhouse is ideal for plant growth. Seedlings that receive sufficient light, proper nutrition, and timely watering will grow strong and develop a good root system.

 

Many people often prefer to grow seedlings at home. These days, convenient peat pots are available for purchase at specialty stores. This element is crucial for plant growth, as once the seedling is ready for transplanting, the owner won't need to remove it from the pot, meaning the root system won't be damaged in any way.

 

It's quite common to see seedlings die after being planted in open ground, their root system is damaged, and the plant can't get enough nutrients. This can't be said for peat pots. Not only do they provide adequate nutrition, they also protect the plant from all kinds of mechanical damage.

 

When growing early varieties of white cabbage, it's important to remember that this crop won't grow to its full potential if it doesn't receive enough light. Ventilation is also essential, as this is crucial for hardening the plant against potential diseases.

After sowing the seeds in pots, a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) is ideal; after germination, the temperature should be reduced by half. This approach will ensure strong, stocky seedlings. Moreover, as they grow, the seedlings will harden off and become resilient to harsher climates.

 

Many gardeners know that the sooner you plant early cabbage outdoors, the sooner you'll have a rewarding harvest. Of course, this should be done wisely and without fanaticism. Not every region plants cabbage all at once, and this factor should be taken into account to avoid ruining your seedlings.

 

With the right approach to planting early varieties of white cabbage, the plants take root and grow well. Heads form quite quickly if the soil is mixed with ash during planting, which has a beneficial effect on the plant's growth. Within a month, you'll be enjoying a delicious, fresh vegetable.

 

When planting cabbage, it is important to know and be prepared to deal with pests of this culture.