How to squat Chinese cabbage seedlings

Chinese cabbage in the middle stage of the lotus to the heart before the suspension of watering, so as to promote the healthy growth of Chinese cabbage measures called squatting seedlings.

Squatting seedlings can control excessive growth of Chinese cabbage, make its leaves thicker, and be beneficial to the accumulation of nutrients and dry matter. At the same time, it promotes the root system to develop in depth, which is beneficial to absorb more water and nutrients, which is very beneficial to the health of Chinese cabbage and timely entry into the heart stage. In addition, squatting is also beneficial to control the occurrence and development of diseases.

In the north, the squatting time is generally 10~20 days. Usually spring sowing, summer sowing, early autumn sowing Chinese cabbage due to short growth period, generally do not squat seedlings.

Squatting seedlings must be fertilized, watered, cultivated organic land together, in order to form a comprehensive effect of squatting seedlings. Generally, after fixing seedlings and topdressing, it is necessary to irrigate 1~2 times of large water to make the soil layer full of water, and then fine intertill in due time. It is required to dig deep furrows (6~9 cm) and shallow ridge backs (2~3 cm) to form a soft and finely divided moisture preservation layer, and avoid a large number of damaged leaves and roots.