Growing and caring for clean vegetables on the terrace yourself both brings moments of relaxation as well as ensures the supply of clean vegetables for the family. In the hot summer sun, amaranth is the type of vegetable chosen by many housewives thanks to its easy-to-grow, fast-growing and less susceptible to pests and diseases properties.
A bowl of beetroot soup to cool down in the summer not only makes family meals more delicious but also ensures safety for family members. A few small tips that housewives can refer to in farming will help have a fresh, productive, and efficient vegetable garden without spending too much effort.
Prepare soil for planting, process seeds
Housewives can take advantage of old styrofoam boxes or plastic trays to grow amaranth, but should pay attention to drilling holes at the bottom for good drainage. The most ideal soil is clean soil mixed with a little treated earthworm or chicken manure to create looseness.
For the seeds to germinate quickly and evenly, amaranth seeds should be soaked in warm water (a ratio of 2 bowls of boiling water: 3 bowls of cold water) for about 4 to 6 hours. This thorough preparation step will help soften the seed shell, and the sprouts grow faster.
Seed sowing method, reasonable planting density
After soaking, let the seeds drain and then sow directly on the soil surface. Note to sow sparsely so that the plant has space to grow, avoiding growing too densely, causing the plant to become stunted and have small leaves.
After sowing, cover a thin layer of soil or a layer of straw on top to retain moisture, then use a spray bottle to spray light water. In the early days, women should choose a vegetable growing location in a shady or well-covered place to protect the sprouts from the harsh sun of noon.
Taking care of amaranth in hot sunny days
Amaranth is a sun-loving plant but needs water to maintain the gloss of the leaves. Housewives should water regularly in the early morning and cool afternoon; absolutely do not water when the sun is harsh to avoid making the vegetables wilt.
If you see amaranth growing too densely, you can prune small plants to cook soup first, creating space for the remaining plants to grow faster. Housewives can also take advantage of rice water to water, this is a natural source of nutrients that helps amaranth grow freshly without using chemical fertilizers.
Care and harvesting methods
After only about a month of planting, amaranth can be harvested. Instead of plucking the roots, housewives should use scissors to cut across the stem, leaving the base about a hand span. From these leaf axils, the plant will continue to sprout many new branches, helping the family have vegetables to eat continuously for many weeks.
After each cutting, just add a little organic fertilizer and water thoroughly and the vegetable garden will soon regrow, ensuring abundant supply and ensuring cleanliness for the whole family throughout the summer.
