Soil Management A well-prepared seedbed is important and preparation must commence well before transplanting. Pechay require a soil with a pH of 6.0–6.5 for best growth. This can be achieved by applying dolomite or lime at a rate of 2–5 t/ha when cultivation is commenced. In most cabbages are transplanted into raised beds to reduce the effect of heavy rain, which would waterlog the soil. Beds should be formed as soon as possible to allow them to stabilize before transplanting. B. Cultivation Practices 1. Propagation Cabbage is propagated from seeds. 2. Soil preparation The land should be clean and it should be cultivated 8 weeks before planting. The ground must be ploughed deeply, immediately before planting, with a disk harrow or other suitable implement to a depth of 450 to 600 mm. The soil should be fumigated 2 weeks before planting time if necessary, to control nematodes. 3. Planting
Soil Management A well-prepared seedbed is important and preparation must commence well before transplanting. Pechay require a soil with a pH of 6.0–6.5 for best growth. This can be achieved by applying dolomite or lime at a rate of 2–5 t/ha when cultivation is commenced. In most cabbages are transplanted into raised beds to reduce the effect of heavy rain, which would waterlog the soil. Beds should be formed as soon as possible to allow them to stabilize before transplanting. B. Cultivation Practices 1. Propagation Cabbage is propagated from seeds. 2. Soil preparation The land should be clean and it should be cultivated 8 weeks before planting. The ground must be ploughed deeply, immediately before planting, with a disk harrow or other suitable implement to a depth of 450 to 600 mm. The soil should be fumigated 2 weeks before planting time if necessary, to control nematodes. 3. Planting
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