How to grow Spinach (Palak)<\/p>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Climate<\/p>\n
Spinach grows best in cool weather<\/p>\n
Ideal temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C<\/p>\n
In Punjab:<\/p>\n
Best time: October to February<\/p>\n
It can also grow in mild spring<\/p>\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Soil<\/p>\n
Soil should be loose and fertile<\/p>\n
Best soil: Loamy soil<\/p>\n
pH: 6.0 \u2013 7.5<\/p>\n
Mix well-decomposed cow dung \/ vermicompost before sowing<\/p>\n
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Seed selection<\/p>\n
Use good quality, open-pollinated seeds<\/p>\n
Seed rate:<\/p>\n
4\u20135 kg per acre<\/p>\n
For home garden: small handful is enough<\/p>\n
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Sowing method<\/p>\n
Spinach is direct sown (no nursery)<\/p>\n
Sowing depth: 1\u20132 cm<\/p>\n
Row to row distance: 20\u201325 cm<\/p>\n
Plant to plant: 5\u20137 cm<\/p>\n
After sowing, cover lightly with soil<\/p>\n
5\ufe0f\u20e3 Watering<\/p>\n
First irrigation: immediately after sowing<\/p>\n
Keep soil moist, not waterlogged<\/p>\n
Water every 5\u20137 days in winter<\/p>\n
Avoid standing water \ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n
6\ufe0f\u20e3 Fertilizer (simple way)<\/p>\n
Before sowing:<\/p>\n
Cow dung compost: 8\u201310 tons\/acre<\/p>\n
After first cutting:<\/p>\n
Light dose of vermicompost or jeevamrit<\/p>\n
Too much nitrogen = more leaves but less taste<\/p>\n
7\ufe0f\u20e3 Weeding<\/p>\n
First weeding after 15\u201320 days<\/p>\n
Keep field clean for better growth<\/p>\n
8\ufe0f\u20e3 Harvesting<\/p>\n
First cutting: 25\u201330 days after sowing<\/p>\n
Cut leaves 5 cm above ground<\/p>\n
You can take 2\u20133 cuttings<\/p>\n
Regular cutting gives more leaves<\/p>\n
9\ufe0f\u20e3 Common problems<\/p>\n
Leaf miners \u2192 neem oil spray<\/p>\n
Aphids \u2192 soap water \/ neem spray<\/p>\n
Yellow leaves \u2192 water stress or nutrient issue<\/p>\n
10\ufe0f\u20e3 Yield (approx.)<\/p>\n
80\u2013120 quintal per acre
\n(depending on variety and care)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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