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Six Steps to Growing Spinach
1. Planting time
Many people do not know how and when to grow spinach, but it is actually very simple. Spinach generally adopts the method of sowing, and spinach can be planted all year round. According to the planting season, it is divided into spring spinach, summer spinach, autumn spinach and winter spinach. Spring spinach is generally planted at temperatures above 5°C, and March is the best sowing period; summer spinach is generally planted from May to July; autumn spinach is generally planted in August to September; winter spinach is generally planted Planting time is generally from mid-October to early November.
2. Soil selection
The roots of spinach are relatively thick, deep in the soil, and easy to absorb water. It has higher requirements on soil, generally choose high-quality soil with fertile soil and strong drainage. If possible, add a little coarse sand or coal ash to the soil, which can increase the air permeability of the soil and facilitate the rooting of the seeds in the future, without affecting the growth of spinach.
3. Seed selection
The survival rate of spinach planting mainly depends on the quality of the seeds. When planting, make sure that the seeds are still within the shelf life. If the shelf life is exceeded, the germination rate will be very low. Select the variety of seeds according to the local temperature conditions. If the temperature is high, you can choose a heat-resistant variety; if the temperature is low, you can choose a cold-resistant variety. Of course, the better the quality of the seeds, the higher the germination rate.
4. Seed sowing
Spinach is generally used by sowing seeds. When sowing in summer and autumn, the seeds should be soaked in water for more than 12 hours one week before sowing, and then stored in a place where the ambient temperature is only 4 °C for 24 hours, and then the temperature should be 20 ~ 25 °C for germination. , wait until the seeds germinate before sowing. Spinach in spring and winter does not need these treatments and can be sown directly. After sowing, remember to sprinkle a layer of grass ash.
5. Shade and hydration
After planting, you can water a little, but remember not to water too much. In summer and autumn, the planting should be covered with straw or shade net, so as not to affect the development of the seeds due to the intensity of the sun, and keep the soil moist. Spinach sown in spring and winter, because the temperature is low, is generally covered with plastic film to maintain the temperature and promote the development of seeds.
6. Fertilization requirements
Spinach grows fast, and buds can usually sprout about seven days after sowing. When it grows true leaves, it is necessary to apply clear manure water to it once to provide nutrients for the growth of spinach. Generally, the fertilizer should be thin at the beginning, and then the fertilizer can be a little more. Spinach is generally fine with farmyard manure, and urea can be applied once after it grows to more than ten centimeters.