How to grow green radish more vigorously

1. Maintenance methods of soil culture

1. Soil: If you want the soil-grown green radish to grow more vigorously, you should pay attention to the soil used. The soil must be loose, breathable, fertile and acidic. Only in such a soil environment can the roots germinate better, absorb fertilizer and water, and grow vigorously. When preparing the soil, you can mix an appropriate amount of leaf mold and river sand into the garden soil. Leaf mold can increase acidity and looseness, and river sand can improve drainage capacity. Note that the soil must be disinfected before use. Or you can also buy special soil for flowers, which is also beneficial to its growth. If the soil is too sticky or alkaline, the green radish will easily grow poorly.

2. Watering: Chlorophytum likes a humid environment, but it is afraid of waterlogging. If you water frequently or excessively during maintenance, the green radish will not be able to absorb the water and its roots may rot easily. The soil must be too dry, which is not conducive to growth. It is recommended to water the plant after the surface soil has dried out. It is best to water it with rainwater, well water or river water. Long-term watering with tap water will change the pH value of the soil and reduce the acidity. In this case, it is necessary to regularly water with ferrous sulfate solution to increase the acidity of the soil. Green radish also has high requirements for air humidity. If the climate is relatively dry, you can spray water frequently to increase the humidity.

3. Temperature: Green ivy likes a warm environment, has a slight ability to withstand high temperatures, but is not cold-resistant. If you want it to grow vigorously, you need good temperature control. The temperature should be maintained between 15 and 28 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperature it can tolerate is around 5 degrees Celsius. Therefore, you must move it indoors after winter. It is best to control the temperature above 10 degrees Celsius to avoid frostbite. Please note that if you have a heater at home, do not place the green radish too close to the heater, otherwise it may easily get burned. In addition, when the temperature exceeds 30℃ in summer, ventilation should be strengthened and watering should be carried out frequently to cool the environment appropriately.

4. Light: Pothos is shade-tolerant but afraid of strong light. If you want it to grow vigorously and its branches and leaves to be greener, it is best to place it in a bright place and occasionally expose it to diffuse light. For example, morning and evening light. It should not be placed in a cool environment for a long time, nor should it be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, otherwise its growth will be affected.

5. Fertilization: The demand for fertilizer for the green radish is not large, but if you want it to grow more vigorously, you need to apply appropriate top dressing during the growing season. Specifically, it is to apply fertilizer in spring and autumn. Just choose a compound fertilizer with high nitrogen content. After diluting it, pour the fertilizer liquid on the soil surface. Water it once every 20 days, and do it two or three times in a row. When the temperature is too high or too low in summer and winter, you need to stop applying fertilizer to avoid fertilizer damage.

6. Changing the soil: The soil of the green radish grown in soil needs to be changed regularly. It is best to change the soil once a year, in spring or autumn. This way the soil has sufficient nutrients, is not easy to harden, and has more space for growth, which can promote more vigorous growth of the green radish. When changing the soil, it is recommended to do it together with root pruning, trimming off rotten roots, old roots, and dead roots, so that it can better absorb fertilizer and water in the later stage, which is conducive to growth.

2. Maintenance methods of hydroponics

1. Water quality: When growing green radish in water, pay attention to the water quality used. It is best to use rainwater, well water, and river water for maintenance. Such water is mostly acidic, which is beneficial to its growth. If you use tap water at home, you must air it before use to evaporate the chlorine in it. Otherwise, the chlorine will be too strong and the leaves will easily turn yellow over time.

2. Change water: During the water culture period, the water needs to be changed regularly to ensure the water quality is clean. Before the roots take shape, it is best to change the water once a day. After the roots take shape, you can reduce the frequency of water changes to once every 10 to 15 days. If the water is found to be turbid or contaminated, replace it immediately. When you find that the water is low, add water in time.

3. Nutrient solution: The nutrients contained in water are relatively few. If you want the water-grown green radish to grow more vigorously, you must add nutrient solution to ensure sufficient nutrients. The nutrient solution can be a special nutrient solution for hydroponics, or you can put a few drops of compound fertilizer in the water to improve its fertility. It should be added after each water change to provide it with adequate nutrient supply.

4. Root pruning: The growth rate of the green radish is relatively fast, and the roots grown in water grow faster. When old roots, dead roots, rotten roots or roots that are too long are found, they need to be pruned in time. This will allow it to better absorb fertilizer and water, and thus grow vigorously.

5. Light: The green radish grown in water can be exposed to more sunlight. It is best if it can see sunlight for about 3 hours a day. Note that you must block the strong sunlight at noon and just bask in the sun in the morning and evening. In an environment with sufficient light, the leaves will carry out photosynthesis better, thereby accumulating more nutrients, promoting faster growth and more vigorous growth.

6. Temperature: Pothos prefers a warm environment and has poor cold resistance when grown in water. If the temperature is too low, the water will easily freeze, causing the death of the Pothos. It is recommended to control the temperature at around 15℃, and the lowest should not be lower than 10℃. It is usually moved indoors in late autumn and the temperature is well controlled in winter. In addition, you must also pay attention to the high temperatures in summer. It is best to move to an air-conditioned room in summer. If the temperature is too high, the water temperature will also rise, which is not conducive to the growth of green radish.