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How to keep watercress green

Jane Margolis
2020-07-20 08:40:15
For the cultivation of watercress, loose and fertile sandy soil with good drainage shall be provided; sufficient water shall be provided, especially when the temperature is higher than 25 ℃; the humidity shall be kept at 70%, and more water shall be sprinkled when it is dry; the temperature is preferably at 20-30 ℃; and scattered light shall be provided. We should pay attention to insect pests at ordinary times. In addition, attention should be paid to pruning.

1. Breeding environment

(1) soil: in the sandy soil with loose bean green, rich humus and good drainage, it is not allowed to use the heavy soil. It can be prepared by mixing river sand with saprophytic soil, peat soil and perlite. You can also add some mature fertilizer in it

(2) watering: the plant likes to be wet and is not drought resistant. Therefore, water frequently in growing period, especially when the temperature is higher than 25 ℃. When the temperature is lower than 25 ℃, wait until the soil surface is dry before pouring. When it is lower than 10 degrees, control the water.

(3) humidity: keep the humidity about 70%. When evaporation is large and air is dry, spray water in time.

(4) temperature: the most suitable temperature is 20-30 ℃. In winter, it is necessary to pay attention to ensure that the winter is safe only when the temperature is above 10 degrees. The lowest temperature should not be less than 5 degrees, otherwise it will be frozen.

(5) light: like half yin or scattered light. Sufficient light is needed in winter. Shade is needed in summer. Scatter light in other seasons.

2. Pest control

The disease is less, the main pest is spider. After finding out, wipe the leaves with a small amount of wet cloth and wipe them off. If the quantity is large, spray the targeted agent. In addition, we should pay attention to increase humidity.

3. Trim

When the newly propagated seedlings grow to about 10 cm, they need to be plucked to increase the number of branches. Usually, it needs to be trimmed according to the overall shape and growth.

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