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Cultivation method of celery

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-01 16:41:34
It is a kind of herbaceous plant, the height of which is between five and fifteen centimeters. Its stem is stolonic, very slender. Its leaves are fleshy, nearly round, or kidney shaped. The length is two to three centimeters, the width is one point eight to two point five centimeters, and the edge is serrated. Its flowering and fruiting periods are between April and November.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: the most suitable temperature for celery growth is between 15 and 25 ℃. Similarly, reproduction can be kept within this range. If it is below 15 degrees, germination will be delayed, but if it is higher than 30 degrees, the seeds will not germinate.

2. Light: celery is not particularly fond of light. Generally speaking, the requirement for sunshine is not high, but it cannot be completely absent. Can let it stay in half shade, have a bit astigmatism place, too strong light try not to have, otherwise can cause water shortage, its leaf is easy to wilt after

3. Watering: Celery likes humid environment, especially when it is hot and dry, pay special attention to supplement water to avoid the whole plant wilting. But also can not be too waterlogged, the drainage of specific seasons also need to be carried out regularly.

4. Fertilization: celery has a certain demand for fertilizer. First of all, it is very important to mix enough base fertilizer into the soil. After the topdressing can also be carried out properly.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Propagation: sowing method is available. Because its emergence is difficult, it is best to choose the right place to sow. Seven or eight days before sowing, the seeds need to be soaked to make it easy to germinate. Specifically, the method of "wet sowing" is adopted, that is to say, it needs to be watered first and then seeded. After sowing, evenly cover with a layer of soil, and then keep wet, every other day or two, water once in the morning and evening.

2. Pruning: in normal times, some dry and yellow leaves will be encountered, which can be observed regularly, and they will be cut off after discovery. Then when the disease happens, cut off the infected place.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: there is a relatively frequent disease called "early drought disease", also known as "spot disease". Generally speaking, it is more serious when it is cold and humid. In addition to the control method of spraying chemicals, it is also necessary to control the density, strengthen the management of wastewater, and select disease resistant varieties.

2. Insect pest: Generally speaking, it will not be particularly serious. After the occurrence, targeted control can be done.

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: celery is non-toxic. It is a kind of common vegetable.

2. Whether it can be raised at home: Yes, although it is not an ornamental plant, it can be raised at home and eat its own vegetables.

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