Sorrel seeds: planting
Sorrel is one of the most useful plants. It contains a rich set of vitamins and minerals that our body needs. These greens are quite unpretentious, and it will not be difficult to grow them. But still, sorrel seeds must be properly prepared and planted. Only then can you count on a rich harvest.
Seed material can be purchased at the store or made yourself from the past harvest. But be that as it may, it should be prepared before planting. To do this, put the seeds in a bag and place them in water at room temperature for 48 hours. Thus, they are saturated with moisture and rise faster. It is also advisable to add some nutritious fertilizer to the liquid.
It is recommended to prepare sorrel seeds before planting
Sorrel grows best in garden beds where radishes, onions or lettuce used to be
These greens are quite unpretentious and can grow on any type of soil. But still, swampy soil or areas in the lowland, where moisture can stagnate, are not suitable for her. It is best to choose loam, but sandy loam will do. Although this type of soil will require additional feeding with organic matter.
How to plant sorrel seeds?
First of all, it is necessary to prepare the site for planting in advance. If you sow sorrel in the spring, then it is better to carry out the work in the fall. To do this, dig up the soil to the depth of a shovel bayonet, remove weeds and stones, and apply organic fertilizers. In addition, mineral supplements such as superphosphate or potassium chloride will be useful.
You can sow sorrel seeds both in early spring and throughout the summer. If planting is done in late autumn, then next year you will get an early harvest.
For sowing, dig several beds with a distance of 20 cm between them and a depth of 4-5 cm. Next, plant the seeds in the prepared holes and sprinkle with earth. Make sure that the top lump rises no more than 2 cm above the planting material. Otherwise, the plant will not be able to break through from the ground or will grow weak.
After 4 leaves are formed on the bushes, they must be thinned out every 10 cm. The rest of the sorrel care consists of periodic weeding, loosening the soil, watering and pest control. In addition, before freezing, it is necessary to cut the plant at the root and cover the bed with compost. Then the bushes will remain viable for the next year.
Planting sorrel seeds is a fairly straightforward process. With just a little effort, lush, tasty and healthy greens will delight you from early spring to late fall.