Cabbage is one of the most popular vegetable crops grown by almost every gardener on his plot. It contains a large amount of minerals, proteins and carbohydrates. In addition, cabbage can be consumed in any form: cheese, stew, sauerkraut. It can be grown in seedlings and seedlings. In most regions of our country, cabbage is planted with seedlings. The main thing is to properly prepare for planting and in the future to provide the sprouts with the necessary care.
Landing preparation
For the cultivation of cabbage through seedlings, it is necessary to prepare tanks, soil and seed material.
Preparation of soil and containers
The selection and preparation of soil must be approached with special attention. The first land that comes in is no good. If, for example, you consider the soil from the garden, then it can contain dangerous microorganisms and pest larvae. A mixture for growing seedlings is better to buy ready-made or make yourself. You can choose one of the recipes:
- turf land, peat and humus in a ratio of 1: 1: 1;
- peat, sod land and coarse sand - 1: 3: 1/4;
- wood ash, lime, coarse sand - 1: 1/4: 1/4.
To grow seedlings of cabbage, the soil mixture is bought or independently prepared
The main qualities that the soil for seedlings must meet are fertility, water and air permeability.
It’s best to prepare the soil from the fall and store it in a cool place until spring.
For sowing and growing cabbage seedlings at home, you can use:
- cups
- pots
- boxes
- cassette.
The capacity is selected depending on the estimated number of plants to be grown. If the volumes are large, then it is more reasonable to use seedling boxes and cassettes with the subsequent picking of seedlings. No matter what the sowing will be done, there should be openings in the bottom of the tank so that the water does not stagnate.
Cabbage seedlings can be grown both in seedlings and in separate containers
It is recommended to process the container with a solution of potassium permanganate. For this, 5 g of potassium permanganate is diluted in a bucket of hot water (almost boiling). Ready solution is watered containers and tools used for planting.
Seed preparation
Before sowing seeds, you need to prepare:
- select quality material
- to disinfect him
- increase germination.
Calibration
Cabbage seeds are calibrated in a 3% salt solution for 5 minutes. In salt water, light grains will emerge, and heavy grains will sink to the bottom: they should be used for planting. Then the seeds are washed in clean water and dried. For sowing, you can use not only large, but also medium planting material.
Before planting, cabbage seeds must be calibrated to select the best seed.
Germination test
To determine the germination of the seed material, it is wrapped in a damp cloth, and it is better to take 100 pieces for a more convenient calculation. Germination is carried out in a place where the temperature is maintained + 20-25 ˚С, while it is necessary to monitor the condition of the tissue and prevent it from drying out. Every day, the seeds are inspected, sprouted are counted and removed. From the grains that sprouted in the first 3 days, you can determine how friendly the seedlings will be, and by the fact that they hatch within 7 days, the germination of the seed material.
Disinfection
To disinfect seeds from pathogens of fungal and bacterial diseases, in most cases resort to treatment with a 1-2% solution of potassium permanganate, followed by washing in clean water. You can achieve a greater effect by heat treatment by placing the seeds in a gauze bag in water at a temperature of + 48-50 ° C for 20 minutes. The indicated temperature should not be exceeded, since the seeds will lose their germination, and with a lower treatment there will be no result.
To disinfect cabbage seeds, they are treated in a 1-2% solution of potassium permanganate
How to speed up germination
So that the seeds germinate faster, they are soaked in water at room temperature and placed in a warm place where they should be around 12 hours, while it is recommended to change the water every 4 hours. The amount of liquid should be such that it only covers the seeds. In the process of soaking, the grains swell. If the seeding time has not come yet, then they are wrapped in a damp cloth and placed on the lower shelf of the refrigerator.
Soaking can also be performed in special solutions (for example, in infusion of wood ash). For its preparation:
- In 1 liter of warm water, 2 tablespoons of ash are poured.
- Insist a day, and then filter.
- In this solution, soaking is carried out for 3 hours.
- After the seeds are washed with clean water.
You can speed up the germination of cabbage seeds using an ash infusion, in which they are soaked for 3 hours
Hardening
Before sowing cabbage, seeds are recommended to be hardened to increase resistance to low temperatures. After all the preparatory procedures, the seed material is placed in the lower part of the refrigerator (+ 1-2 ° C) for a day. After this time, the seeds are dried and begin to sow.
Planting seeds for seedlings
The timing of sowing cabbage for seedlings depends on the variety of culture, the region and when it is supposed to get the crop.
The timing
When growing cabbage of early varieties in some regions, seedlings are planted in open ground at the end of April, which indicates the need for sowing seeds in mid-February or early March. Varieties of medium maturity for seedlings must be sown in early April, late ripening at the end of the month. Plants of these varieties are planted in unprotected soil from mid-May to early June. As for more accurate dates, they will depend on weather conditions for a particular region. It is not difficult to calculate the timing of sowing cabbage seeds for seedlings: about 10 days pass from sowing to seedlings, and 50-55 days from the first shoots to planting plants in the ground. This suggests the need for planting seeds for seedlings 60-65 days before transplanting into open ground.
How to sow
Sowing the culture in question is quite simple and boils down to the following actions:
- Landing tanks are filled with soil and make small grooves with a depth of 1 cm with a distance of 3 cm from each other.
Landing tanks are filled with soil mixture, after which grooves or small recesses are made, depending on the type of container
- Spread the seeds with an interval of 3 cm and sprinkle with sand or peat to prevent the formation of soil crust.
Spread the cabbage seeds with an interval of 3 cm, after which they sprinkle with peat, sand or a mixture of soil
- The soil is well shed with water, after which the container is covered with a transparent film and placed in a warm place (+20 ˚С).
After sowing the seeds, the cups are covered with a plastic bag and placed in a warm place (+20 ˚С)
Video: sowing cabbage for seedlings
Care for seedlings of cabbage at home
In order to grow healthy and strong seedlings, she needs to provide proper care. Otherwise, not only growth retardation is possible, but also the occurrence of diseases, and in the worst case, the death of seedlings.
Temperature
Cabbage seedlings should appear on the 9-10th day after sowing. During this period, the temperature must be reduced to +10 ˚С. At higher rates, young seedlings will be elongated. In addition, there is a likelihood of the development of diseases and the death of seedlings.
If seedlings are grown in an apartment, then the most suitable place is a glazed loggia (balcony).
After 1-2 weeks, the temperature is raised to + 16-17 ° C, at night it is maintained at + 7-10 ° C, while ensuring regular ventilation.
When growing seedlings of cabbage, it is important to observe the temperature regime depending on the stage of development
Top dressing
A mandatory measure in the care of cabbage seedlings is top dressing. Plants need additional nutrition, which ensures their active growth and development. Fertilizers are applied several times:
- 2 weeks after emergence - ammonium nitrate (2 g), superphosphate (4 g), potassium fertilizers (2 g), which are diluted in 1 liter of water, are used as nutrients. The resulting solution is watered seedlings at the root with preliminary wetting of the soil with water.
- 2 weeks after the first feeding - use the same fertilizers in the same proportions, but based on 0.5 l of water.
- 2 weeks before landing on the site - use nitrate (3 g), superphosphate (5 g) and potassium fertilizer (8 g) per 1 liter of water.
Lighting
For normal growth, cabbage is required to provide daylight hours of 12-15 hours. Luminescent, phyto or LED lamps are used as a source of additional lighting. They are installed over seedlings at a height of 20-25 cm.
It is not recommended to use incandescent lamps as a backlight element, since they not only emit light, but also heat the air.
Cabbage seedlings need daylight 12-15 hours, for which use additional lighting
Pick
Only those seedlings that were seeded in seedling boxes are subjected to picking. If seedlings are grown in separate containers, then they have enough space for normal development. Seeding is started 10 days after emergence. You need to understand that this is a painful process for plants, since the root system is partially damaged. Consider how to properly transplant seedlings in a separate container (cups, pots):
- Pre-water the seedlings, moistening the soil well.
Before picking, cabbage seedlings are well shed with water
- Carefully extract the plants, holding them by the cotyledon leaves.
To extract the seedlings of cabbage, use a spatula with which to carefully separate the sprout with a lump of earth
- We examine the roots and shorten 1/3 too long with scissors.
- We fill the landing tank with soil substrate (of the same composition as for sowing), in which we make a recess corresponding to the length of the root.
The capacity for cabbage seedlings is filled with soil mixture, leaving a hole for the seedlings in the center
- We deepen the seedlings to the level of cotyledon leaves, sprinkle with soil and lightly compact.
When diving cabbage seedlings, the sprout must be deepened to the level of cotyledon leaves
- We make abundant watering and remove the plants in a dark place for 2 days.
Since pathogenic microorganisms can enter the root processes during diving, after removing the seedling from the seedling box, it is recommended to dip it into a weak solution of potassium permanganate (1 drop per 1 liter of water).
Video: pickled cabbage on the example of broccoli
Seedling hardening
2 weeks before the planting of cabbage seedlings on the plant site must be hardened. This is done so that they adapt to the maximum environment. The seedlings are taken out to the veranda, balcony or to the garden, first for 1 hour, then gradually increasing the time spent. By the time of planting, plants should be outdoors around the clock. In addition, a week before transplanting, they begin to reduce watering, preventing seedlings from withering.
In order for cabbage seedlings to adapt to external conditions, it must first be hardened
Landing
A well-lit area is chosen for cabbage, and they are prepared in advance:
- remove weeds and other plant debris;
- 6–8 kg of compost or rotted manure and 100 g of wood ash per 1 m² are made for digging.
Planting pattern depends on the species and variety:
- early varieties - 35 × 45 cm;
- mid-season - 60 × 60 cm;
- late - 70 × 70 cm.
The optimal conditions for planting seedlings in open ground are cloudy weather. Landing tanks must first be watered. The process consists of the following steps:
- Shallow holes are made under the seedlings and spilled with water (at least 1 liter).
Wells for seedlings of cabbage make the size of the root system of plants, taking into account the earthen coma
- Carefully remove the plants from the cups together with an earthen lump and lay them in prepared holes.
Carefully remove the seedlings of cabbage from the cups together with an earthen lump and lay them in the holes
- The seedlings are deepened to the level of the first real leaves, sprinkled with earth and watered.
Cabbage seedlings are deepened to the level of the first real leaves, sprinkled with earth and watered
Within a few days after planting, it is necessary to shade the plants from the sun and spray with water in the evening.
Methods for growing cabbage seedlings
Many garden crops are grown in seedlings. The most common option for gardeners is seedlings or separate containers. However, in the conditions of the apartment it is not so easy to provide the necessary conditions for plants, especially with a large number of seedlings. Therefore, recently, new methods of cultivating seedlings have been used more and more often, which can reduce labor costs, reduce the occupied area without any damage to the quality of seedlings. Consider these methods in more detail.
In peat tablets
To eliminate damage to the roots of cabbage seedlings during a dive, seedlings can be grown in peat tablets, which contain all the necessary nutrients. Until the plants are planted on the site, they will not need additional nutrition. The sequence of actions when growing seedlings in tablets is as follows:
- Choose tablets with a diameter of at least 4 cm, put them in a container of suitable size and fill them with warm water (50 ° C) to swell.
For cabbage, peat tablets with a diameter of at least 4 cm are selected and poured with warm water in a suitable container
- After increasing the volume of tablets by 7-8 times, all excess water is drained, and 2 seeds are placed in the recess, after which they are covered with peat.
In the swollen tablets spread the seeds of cabbage and cover with peat
- The container with tablets is transferred to a bright place with a temperature of + 18-20 ° C and kept in such conditions until emergence.
- After germination, a weaker germ is removed by cutting under the root.
After sprouting cabbage seeds, a weaker sprout is removed by cutting it to the root
If the roots sprouted through the tablet, the seedlings are transplanted into the planting container with the tablet, freeing it from the form-holding material.
In the "snail"
The undoubted advantage of seedlings in the "snail" is the small footprint: about 15 seedlings can be grown in one roll, and its size is comparable to the average pot. In addition, the soil mixture for this method will require much less than when planting in a standard way. Shoots in the "snail" are lit evenly and do not interfere with each other to develop. One of the common materials for this method of obtaining seedlings is a substrate under the laminate. The landing process consists of the following steps:
- The material is cut into strips 20 cm wide and about 1 m long.
For the manufacture of "snails" cut the substrate under the laminate into strips 20 cm wide and 1 m long
- On the substrate, moist soil is poured with a layer of 3 cm, 3 cm also recede from the edges and seeds are laid out in the upper part of the future "snail" with an interval of 10 cm.
On the substrate, moist soil is poured and seeds are laid in the upper part of the future "snail"
- Roll the material into a roll, using an elastic band for fastening, then cover it with a plastic bag and transfer it to heat (+ 20-25 ° C) for germination.
Roll the material into a roll, fasten with an elastic band, then cover with a plastic bag and transfer to heat
- The "snail" is regularly ventilated and moistened, and after emergence, the package is removed.
- During transplanting seedlings into the soil, the roll is deployed and the seedlings are removed along with the ground.
Video: growing seedlings in the "snail" on the example of pepper
In the "diapers"
A fairly simple way to grow cabbage seedlings is in "diapers." In this case, you need plastic bags of 20 × 30 cm or pieces of film, as well as a soil mixture. It is recommended to moisten the soil and add a small amount of sawdust for better formation. Then perform the following steps:
- A lump of soil is laid on polyethylene and a tube is formed.
- After wrapping, a cup with moist soil without a bottom is obtained.
- Such containers are placed in a pallet with sawdust.
- In the cups, a toothpick makes indentations of 1 cm and spread 2 seeds in case one does not germinate.
- The tray with cups is wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in a dark and warm place for germination.
- When sprouts appear, the package is removed and the box is placed on the windowsill, providing normal lighting.
- When cotyledonous leaves appear, seedlings are taken out to the greenhouse or to the loggia, since cabbage seedlings do not like heat and low humidity.
Sowing cabbage seedlings in "diapers" saves space
- As the soil dries, it is moistened from a spray bottle.
- Landing is carried out in accordance with the terms for their region.
Video: growing seedlings in "diapers" on the example of cucumbers
Growing seedlings without land
Landless cultivation of cabbage seedlings, which is also called the Moscow method or "self-rolled", greatly simplifies the production of seedlings and their picking in a permanent place. With this method, landing tanks and soil are not needed. The lack of contact between seedlings and the ground at the beginning of the development of plants eliminates the occurrence of diseases: such seedlings do not have a black leg. Like other modern methods, the landless option allows you to save space and place a larger number of planting containers with plants that prefer heat.
For this method, you need three-layer toilet paper, a tray for styling cigarette rolls, cling film and seeds. The whole process comes down to the following actions:
- We cut the film into strips equal to the width of the toilet paper, while the length should be about 40-50 cm.
- We lay out the film on a flat surface, put the paper on top and moisten it with water.
It is better to moisten the paper with a rubber bulb or spray gun so that it does not tear.
- We retreat from the edge of 2 cm and lay out the seeds with an interval of 4-5 cm along the length of the paper. For convenience, you can use tweezers.
- After sowing, cover the seeds with a layer of paper, wet it, and lay a strip of film on top.
- We twist the resulting “sandwich”, trying to make even edges, fasten it with an elastic band and put it in the pan (seeds up), adding a little water.
Self-rolled seeds with seeds take up much less space than regular seedlings
- We put a plastic bag on top and make holes for ventilation.
We put a “plastic bag” on top of the “self-roll” and make holes for ventilation
When sowing cabbage of several varieties, immediately mark them, for example, by making a marker on the inscription “self-roll”.
After sprouts appear, the package is removed. During seedling cultivation, fertilizing should be performed twice: during the period of seed germination and when the first pair of true leaves is formed. It is better to use drugs such as Gumi-20, Ideal and the like for recharge. When picking, carefully unwind the "self-roll", remove the seedlings along with the paper and plant them in containers filled with soil mixture.
Video: growing seedlings without land
Diseases and pests of cabbage seedlings
Growing cabbage seedlings is almost impossible without any nuances associated with the appearance of diseases and pests. In order to timely respond to a particular problem, you need to be able to recognize it and take the right measures.
Disease
The most common diseases of cabbage seedlings include the black leg, peronosporosis, fusariosis and others.
Blackleg
A fungal infection that infects the stem and root system of a plant. The main symptom is the blackened root neck of the seedling, its thinning, and then drying out. Favorable conditions for the development of this disease are:
- high humidity,
- warm soil
- thickened landings
- acidic soil
- lack of air flow between plants.
To determine the acidity of the soil, a special device or indicator strips are used (pH test). Cabbage needs an acid level in the range of pH 6-8.
To prevent the development of the black leg, it is necessary to follow the rules for growing seedlings:
- prepare the soil with the desired level of acidity;
- do not overmoisten the soil;
- avoid thickened landings;
- treat seeds and soil before sowing.
The black leg is the most common disease of cabbage seedlings, in which a darkening forms in the root zone of the stem
If the disease still affects the plants, you can resort to the following ways to combat it:
- remove the damaged sprout from the seedling box along with an earthen lump;
- transplant healthy plantings into a new disinfected soil, and throw the sick along with the earth;
- to treat healthy plants with a solution of copper sulfate, Bordeaux liquid or potassium permanganate;
- apply soda to the soil (1 teaspoon per 1 glass of water).
Powdery mildew
Symptoms of infection of seedlings with powdery mildew - the appearance of white spots on seedlings. Powdery mildew, although not considered a serious disease, especially for adult plantings, can harm the young, so the plants should be treated. One of the best options for these purposes is Fitosporin-M.
With powdery mildew, white spots appear on plants that can harm young cabbage seedlings.
Peronosporosis
With peronosporosis, the leaves are damaged and die prematurely. The disease also occurs when non-compliance with the conditions for growing seedlings. To combat the disease, you can use a solution of copper sulfate, liquid soap, or Topaz-type fungicides (1 tablespoon of any of the listed products in 10 water).
Peronosporosis occurs when non-compliance with the conditions for growing cabbage seedlings
Alternariosis
Fungal disease affects both adults and young plants, manifests itself in the form of black spots on the leaves. When a head of cabbage is formed, spots cover the outer leaves, on which you can observe plaque, similar to soot - this is the spore of the fungus. To prevent the disease, the seeds are planted with Planriz before planting, and crop rotation rules are observed. If the seedlings were still affected by alternariosis, drugs such as Skor, Quadris should be used.
Alternaria cabbage is manifested in the form of black paten on the cotyledons, and then on the outer leaves
Fusarium wilt
Fusarium wilting affects not only cabbage, but also other cruciferous crops. It is possible to determine that plants are affected by this fungal disease by the yellow spots on the leaves with their subsequent drying and dying. On older plants, a small and deformed head of the head is formed. If the affected plant was found in the garden, it must be removed and disposed of, and the place of planting should be treated with such means as Benomil, Tekto, Topsin-M.
With fusarium wilting of cabbage, yellowing of the foliage is observed, followed by drying and dying
Kila
The following signs indicate the appearance of this disease on a plant:
- leaves dry and wither;
- outgrowths in the form of tubers form on the roots.
The affected seedling must be removed from the soil along with the root and burned. The reason for the appearance of a keel on cabbage is heavy and acidic soil, i.e., soil mismatch for this crop.
The infection of cabbage can be judged by yellowing and wilting of leaves along the edges, a stop in the development of head
Seedling pests
Pests can cause no less harm to young plants, so timely and proper control is necessary with them.
Aphid
Cabbage aphids are small insects that damage the leaves of a crop. You can judge the damage of a plant by this pest by white or brown coating on the leaves with their subsequent twisting. You can fight aphids by various means:
- decoction of tobacco leaves,
- insecticidal soap
- Deltamethrin.
Aphid on a cabbage affects leaves, which leads to their twisting
Cabbage Moth
A pest is a butterfly that feeds on plant sap. Caterpillars cause the greatest damage to seedlings: they eat leaves, ovaries and stems. As a result of such damage, the metabolism of the leaves is disrupted, and in hot weather they receive burns from the sun. After eating the ovaries, the future crop is noticeably reduced. Of the chemicals for pest control, you can use Decis, Actellik, Ripcord. It is necessary to collect caterpillars and eggs from plants, weed weeds. There are also folk recipes, however, this treatment must be repeated several times to achieve the effect:
- a solution of wood ash (2 cups of ash and 1 cup of chopped laundry soap per 10 liters of water), which are sprayed with plants;
- infusion of celandine or wormwood (chopped bushes are diluted with boiling water in a proportion of 1/5 and insisted for half an hour).
Cabbage moth caterpillar eats leaves, ovaries and stalks of cabbage, which leads to the death of the plant
Cruciferous fleas
This is a small bug (2-4 mm), which is distinguished by good jumping ability and eats leaves and stems of young plants, and insect larvae damage the roots of seedlings. With a large number of fleas, the plant can die in a few days. If the plantations can be saved from the bug, then the appearance will be spoiled. Therefore, preventive measures are recommended to be taken in advance:
- prevent the growth of cruciferous weeds (shepherd's bag, colza, wild radish);
- carry out timely weeding, cultivation and top dressing;
- to plant cabbage nearby with phytoncide plants.
Phytoncide plants, which include calendula, marigolds, nasturtium, emit a smell that repels the cruciferous flea.
When a pest invades, they resort to the use of such drugs as Decis, Karbofos, Aktara.
Cruciferous flea in large quantities can kill cabbage by eating leaves
Cabbage fly
The female insect lays eggs in the heated ground near the plants, and the hatched larvae damage the root of the seedlings, which leads to their withering and death. For the fight using chemical agents Topaz, Zemlin, Iskra, Karbofos or Rovikurt. You can also resort to folk methods, for example, dilute 5 ml of ammonia in a bucket of water and pour over cabbage beds.
If the cabbage fly damages the sprouts of the cabbage, the plants wilt and get sick
Cabbage White
This pest is known to everyone as a cabbage (butterfly), but it is not she who poses a danger, but her caterpillars that eat cabbage leaves. The caterpillars are easily recognizable by their yellow-green color with transverse points on the body. The most effective way to deal with the pest is to inspect the cabbage leaves, the destruction of eggs and caterpillars. It is also advisable to inspect plants planted nearby cabbage. Various insecticides can be used against whitewash, but Fitoverm and Kinmiks are the most effective. You can cook mustard infusion:
- 100 g of dry powder pour 10 liters of hot water and leave for several days.
- Before use, dilute the solution in a 1: 1 ratio with water and spray the plants.
Caterpillars of cabbage whites eat cabbage leaves, often leaving only large veins
Growing problems
Cabbage is quite sensitive to growing conditions, as a result of which, with improper care, certain problems arise.
Seedlings stretched out
Drawing seedlings is not uncommon. There are usually several reasons for this problem:
- lack of light;
- heat;
- excess nitrogen fertilizers in the soil.
Cabbage seedlings stretch in low light
To ensure normal lighting, it is necessary not only to install an additional source, but also use reflective materials (white paper, foil). As for temperature, cabbage does not like heat and especially heat. Under inappropriate conditions, it does not just stretch, but completely dies. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure an appropriate temperature regime.
If plants receive an excess amount of nitrogen, then the leaves develop to the detriment of the root system. This suggests the need to stop replenishment with nitrogen until the seedlings are planted in the ground.
Seedlings do not grow
The reason cabbage seedlings do not grow at home is usually found in low humidity and high temperature. To ensure normal conditions, seedlings are best placed in a greenhouse, where it is much easier to create the necessary microclimate.
The lower part of the stem dries
The problem of drying the lower part of the stem is caused by a lack of moisture in the soil, thickened plantings and too dry air. All these factors indicate the need to create and maintain optimal conditions for young plants. Cabbage is a moisture-loving crop that requires regular and moderate watering, and if plantings are too thick, seedlings simply do not have enough moisture. In this case, the seedlings need to be thinned out and the stems lightly sprinkled with soil.
Cabbage - a moisture-loving culture
To increase the level of humidity, plants need to be sprayed periodically.
Seedlings will fade
There are situations when the leaves of young cabbage fade. The reason may be excessive watering and the lack of loosening of the soil, as a result of which a soil crust forms, through which the flow of oxygen to the roots is difficult. In this case, the roots of the plants rot and the leaves fade. In addition, it will be useful to examine the drainage holes of the landing tanks. If they clogged, then the water simply has nowhere to drain. The cause of wilting may also be due to inappropriate soil acidity.
The reason for the withering of cabbage seedlings can be caused by a lack of oxygen, a large amount of moisture in the soil or inappropriate acidity
Seedlings turn yellow
If the seedlings turn yellow, the reason is a lack or excess of fertilizers. If complex fertilizers are used for top dressing, then there is no need to use any other batteries. If the soil is oversaturated with fertilizers, it must be washed with a large amount of clean water with the possibility of free runoff. In extreme cases, seedlings can be transplanted into other soil.
With a lack of fertilizer, seedlings can also turn yellow. Find out which fertilizer is not enough, you can on the following grounds:
- phosphorus deficiency - yellowing of leaves on the underside;
- lack of potassium - yellowed leaf tips;
- iron deficiency - leaves turn yellow all over the base.
Cabbage seedlings may turn yellow due to lack or excess of fertilizer
The yellowness of the seedlings can also be caused by the appearance of an infection, which was introduced along with the seeds. If the seed was processed in potassium permanganate, then this option can be excluded.
In order to grow healthy seedlings of cabbage, it is necessary to create optimal conditions for plants.Cultivation of the culture has its own nuances, but, observing the necessary rules and recommendations, as well as taking measures to combat diseases and pests, to grow it under the power of almost every gardener.
