Saturday, October 27, 2018

Green Spinach ( Amaranthus Gangeticus )

 We choosing the green spinach  ( Amaranthus Gangeticus ) because the time taken for it to be matured and can be harvest is in short period of time which is 4 weeks.


  Instead of using replanting method , for this green spinach we use direct planting method. by doing this method , the plant will have better root system because it has adapt the condition of the environment.There are no interruptions in growth due to moving from one place to another. It also reduce the risk of transplant shock when transplant  into a new, less-controlled environment.

illustration of lining method


  The seed was plant in lining method than pocket method because it can reduce the competition for the plant to achieve enough water and nutrient for growing. The spinach seeds are plant in depth 2 inches from the surface which is approximately 5-6 centimeter.

                                                             
one week after planting

  The seed are continuously being watered two times a day. Weeding process also being done to decrease the competition between the plants and weeds.
                                                               

three weeks after planting

  For this spinach, we don't use any pesticides or fungicides because want the plant growing organically.

                                                           
four weeks and ready for harvesting


  The spinach plant can be harvested at age 28 - 31 days.

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