Do you know the medicinal value and cultivation methods of spinach seeds? Spinach seeds not only have the function of relieving cough and moisturizing the lungs, but also can lubricate the intestines and help with bowel movements. Let's explore the medicinal value and cultivation methods of spinach seeds.
【Medicinal Value of Spinach Seeds】
1. Treatment of tuberculosis: Spinach seeds have excellent therapeutic effects on human tuberculosis. They can eliminate tuberculosis bacteria in the human body and also alleviate inflammation in the lungs.
2. Gastrointestinal regulation: Spinach seeds have a good regulating effect on the human gastrointestinal system. They can cleanse the toxic substances accumulated in the intestines and speed up gastrointestinal movements.
3. Wind-dispelling and vision-improving: Spinach seeds also have the important effect of dispelling wind and improving vision. They can dispel wind and dampness, and can be used for the treatment of human arthritis.
【Cultivation Methods of Spinach】
1. Soaking and germination: Soak the spinach seeds in warm water for 24 hours, then place two pieces of paper towel in a cup or other container, put the soaked seeds in the container, and spray with a water sprayer. Seal with plastic wrap. Sprouting should begin within two days.
2. Transplantation: After watering the potting soil, sprinkle the germinated spinach seeds on the surface of the soil. It is important to maintain moderate soil moisture in the pot, as excessive moisture can cause root rot in spinach seedlings.
Then cover the seeds with about 1 centimeter of soil. Before the tender shoots of spinach emerge, you can use a spray bottle to water the dry surface soil. The seedlings grow slowly, and the growth rate increases after the appearance of the second pair of true leaves. Generally, water once every 1-4 days to keep the soil moist.
3. Watering and fertilization: When the seedlings have 4-5 true leaves, the leaf growth becomes vigorous. Depending on the growth condition, spray mature organic fertilizer (which requires a complete fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, with a higher requirement for potassium and nitrogen) to promote growth.
At the same time, spinach seedlings have a characteristic of not tolerating waterlogging. Although they need sufficient moisture during the growth period and should avoid drought, excessive watering should be avoided. Generally, water once every 1-2 days. In high temperatures, water in the morning and evening as needed to keep the soil moist.
4. Harvesting: When the spinach plants have 4-5 true leaves, they can be harvested for consumption. The height should not exceed 30 centimeters.
