Introduction to the planting method of amaranth for family vegetables

Amaranth is one of the vegetables we often eat, which can be divided into red and blue. the red is generally purplish red in the soup, and if it is green, it is as green as ordinary vegetables. The taste of amaranth is relatively tender and slippery, and even the soup tastes strong and has a certain heat-clearing effect. The common cultivation method of amaranth is to grow in the open field, so today let's take a look at the family planting method of amaranth.

A brief introduction to amaranth

1, the nickname of amaranth: corn vegetable, green amaranth, thousand vegetable valley, red amaranth, red vegetable, cold vegetable, Chinese vegetable and so on.

2. The origin of amaranth: originated in China, India and Southeast Asia. In ancient China, it was a kind of wild vegetable, which was often eaten by people.

3. Planting conditions of amaranth: amaranth is very heat-resistant and grows better in a warm environment. It is difficult to sprout if it is below 10 degrees.

4, the planting time of amaranth: generally choose to plant in spring, such temperature and light are more conducive to its growth.

5. The medicinal value of amaranth: the dietary fiber and calcium of amaranth are relatively high, and it is good for the development of human intestines, bones and teeth. Amaranth has a certain heat-clearing, invigorating, moistening effect, and can prevent myocardial spasm, improve hematopoietic function, suitable for anemic women and the elderly.

Introduction to the planting methods of amaranth for family vegetables

1. Planting time of amaranth

It is usually possible to sow amaranth in spring or autumn, when the temperature is basically kept at more than 20 degrees Celsius, which is very suitable for its growth.

2. Sowing amaranth

When sowing amaranth seeds, first pour water once on the flat soil, then mix the seeds with fine sand (the seeds of amaranth are relatively small), spread them evenly on the soil, and then cover it with a thin layer of soil. There is no need to water during the whole budding period, but it will sprout within a week, as long as your planting method is not wrong.

3. Key points of daily management

After growing two or three bottles of leaves, amaranth has to carry out seedling work, so that amaranth can fully absorb water and fertilizer to meet its growth needs. If the growth of five or six leaves can be carried out again after the seedling work, pruning off diseased plants, residual leaves, weak branches, etc., so as to effectively prevent the invasion of diseases and insect pests.

Watering generally pays attention to the principle of watering frequently and not watering too much at one time, specifically according to the growing season and the degree of dryness and wetness of the soil.

If the winter temperature is too low, put the amaranth pot indoors to prevent frostbite and other phenomena.

4. Picking

When the amaranth grows to a certain height, it can be picked, starting with the tender leaves, and then the side branches can be picked again when the side branches grow.

Summary: family planting amaranth is not only green and healthy, but also can be used as a pot of green plants to embellish the environment if properly pruned.