"Before and after the rain, plant melons and beans", this season many vegetables have to start sowing and transplanting, in my hometown, there are always busy figures in the fields, many farmers are busy sowing peanuts, corn, sorghum, etc.
Of course, there are also all kinds of vegetables and fruits, among which peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. are the most common vegetables. This is the perfect time to transplant eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, etc.
Have you ever heard of the old saying that "eggplant pods are not planted in nests, and peppers are not planted in flowers"? What does it mean? The valuable experience summed up by the ancestors is still very practical, let's take a look!
What does "eggplant pods not planted" mean?
Eggplant is a common summer vegetable, and although it has been cultivated on the mainland for a long time and is cultivated in both the north and the south, it is a vegetable that was introduced from abroad. It is native to India, and it is said that it was brought back by Zhang Qian when he went to the Western Regions, and it was called dwarf melon, white eggplant, etc. at that time.
The "pod" here does not mean that it is transplanted until it has bloomed, but refers to its true leaves. That is, transplanting is carried out when the eggplant has grown a few leaves.
This is mainly because the root system of eggplant is not very developed, and the eggplant seedlings at this stage are easy to adapt to the new environment after transplanting, and the survival rate is higher.
On the contrary, when the eggplant seedlings grow too tall, the transpiration of the leaves is more vigorous, but after the root system is damaged, it is not good for the seedlings to slow down, and the survival rate of the eggplant planted in this way is not high. Especially when it comes to continuous rainy weather, or sunny days, it is a severe test.
Therefore, when buying eggplant seedlings, experienced farmers will not choose those that grow too stout, but choose some eggplant seedlings that grow short. But the smaller the better, generally when the eggplant seedlings grow to 6 or 7 leaves, which is the best time for transplanting.
As for the second half of the sentence, "do not plant nests", it emphasizes the spacing of eggplant planting. Eggplant is a tall plant with large leaves, which can generally grow to more than 1 meter, so it needs enough space to grow.
If multiple plants are planted together, or if they are not planted at sufficient spacing, it will not only affect their normal growth, but also lead to the breeding of pests and diseases, thereby reducing yield and quality.
Therefore, "eggplant does not plant nests" is to remind us that when planting eggplants, we should pay attention to reasonably control the row spacing, do not plant multiple plants together, or too dense, but to ensure that each eggplant can get enough sunlight and air to achieve healthy growth.
In addition, it should be noted that eggplant likes water and is afraid of water, and when the soil is moist and poorly aerated, it is easy to cause roots, and the air humidity is high and it is easy to cause diseases.
Therefore, in the process of eggplant planting, it is best to choose to transplant in the afternoon on a sunny day, rather than transplanting in rainy weather, especially if it is taboo to transplant after heavy rain, so that the eggplant is not easy to survive. And after transplanting, it is not advisable to water frequently, just keep the soil moist but not too wet.
"What does it mean if peppers are not planted widely?
Of course, "planting flowers" here is an exaggeration, and it does not mean that transplanting does not begin until the pepper is in bloom. It means that the transplanting of peppers can be as late as possible, even if they are transplanted after flowering.
Unlike eggplant, peppers have a well-developed root system and are easy to recover after transplanting, so transplanting during the flowering period will not affect their survival rate.
Of course, in order to ensure the success rate of transplanting, it is best to transplant when the pepper seedlings have just begun to appear with 2 cotyledons and grow slender leaves.
As for the second half of the sentence "do not plant wide", it is actually the opposite of "do not plant nests", it also reminds us that the suggestion of planting density when transplanting pepper seedlings, that is, pepper plants can be planted intensively in an appropriate amount, or even two plants in one hole.
This is because proper intensive planting can not only improve land utilization, but also increase yield per unit area.
This is because peppers are not as tall as eggplants, and their leaves are a bit more sparse. Naturally, light and ventilation are not so strict.
Of course, "no planting" here does not mean that the planting density can be increased indefinitely, and over-intensive planting will still lead to increased competition between plants, affecting the normal growth and yield of peppers.
Therefore, in the actual planting process, we need to determine the appropriate planting density according to the different varieties, land conditions, climatic conditions and other factors.
In addition, there is another point to note about the cultivation of peppers and eggplants, that is, "deep planting of eggplant, shallow planting of peppers", which means that when transplanting eggplants, they can be appropriately deeper, and the transplanting depth is 12-15 cm.
Pepper is different, it is suitable for shallow cultivation, because pepper is a shallow root crop, the best planting depth is controlled at 8-10 cm.
Whether it is planting eggplant or pepper, we need to pay attention to the following points: First, choose excellent varieties. Excellent varieties have good growth potential and disease resistance, which is the basis for increasing yields.
The second is reasonable fertilization. According to the growth needs of crops and soil conditions, scientific fertilization is applied to ensure the nutrients required for crop growth.
The third is to strengthen the prevention and control of pests and diseases. Regularly inspect the growth of crops, and take timely measures to prevent and control pests and diseases to avoid losses to crops.
Okay, about "eggplant pods do not plant nests, pepper plants do not plant flowers" to introduce to you here, have your eggplants and peppers been planted? I hope the above article will help you. If you like it, remember to like it, thank you#春日生活打卡季! #