7 Ways to Grow Kale that are Friendly for Beginners

Besides being a fun weekend hobby, you can also save on vegetables.

Kangkung itself is one type of vegetable that is easier to cultivate than most vegetables.

How to Plant Kale for Beginners

1. Preparing the Seeds

The first thing to do is to make sure the selected seeds are of superior quality and free from pests and diseases.

To get it, you can come to the farm kiosk and consult directly with the shop owner about the best quality seeds.

Then in the nursery process there are 2 ways that can be chosen, namely by seeds (generative) or by cuttings (vegetative).

2. Prepare the Land for Planting Kangkung

The land to be used as a planting medium must be free from weeds and weeds.

After the soil is loose, make a 1 meter wide mound of the appropriate length (with a distance of 40 cm from the bed).

If the land you have is limited, just adjust the planting medium to your needs.

In essence, loosen the soil and adjust the shape of the soil to resemble a bed.

Well, for those of you who plant on simple land, don't forget to adjust the land area with the seeds to be planted.

3. How to Apply Kale Fertilizer

Give manure to the soil that has been given adequate treatment, level it, and leave it for 3-5 days.

If the acid content in the soil is too high, apply dolomite lime to neutralize the pH.

For maximum results, the right dose is 1 small bucket for every 1 sack of fertilizer.

4. The Process of Planting Kangkung

Here's how to plant kale:

Make a planting hole in the bed with a depth of 5 cm and a distance between holes of 15-20 cm

Put 3 to 5 seeds in each hole.

Cover with thin soil that has been mixed with NPK fertilizer and manure.

Do planting with kerf or zigzag technique.

Perform the steps above when the rainy season arrives (November-December).

If it must be done in the dry season, make sure watering is done every day.

5. Kangkung Embroidery Process

Embroidery is something that should not be missed when planting kale.

You must be able to choose and replace plants that are not growing perfectly.

If this happens, immediately replace with new seeds so that the harvest is even or uniform.

6. Caring for Kangkung Plants

cutting kale Make sure to always clean weeds and other plants that can interfere with the growth of the kale plant.

In addition, do additional fertilization so that the nutrients in the soil are still available.

The trick, apply urea fertilizer as much as 15 grams per meter of soil and sprinkle it on the edge of the bed.

This process can be done 10 days from seeding done.

7. Kangkung Harvesting Process

Usually kale is ready to be harvested when the age of the plant has reached 30 days since the seeds were planted.

To harvest it, simply pull the kale up to the roots, or cut the ends of the stems with a knife.

Gather the plant in a damp place so it doesn't wilt.

In addition, you can also soak the roots for a longer harvest.