How To Plant Pechay?

How do I plant pechay?

• Answer:

  PreparationPrepare a planting area for the pechay. Plant in a well-drained area with rich soil that has a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Loosen the soil and work in a rapid-release 10-20-20 fertilizer to the soil, mixing it well. Follow the label instructions for dosage amounts.Sowing and Thinning SeedsSow pechay seeds outdoors very early, about two weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows that are 12 to 18 inches apart. Thin out the smaller seedlings out so that the plants are spaced about 10 to 12 inches apart after three to four weeks.Routine CareWater the plants often, so that the soil is never dry. Do not water so much that the soil is water-logged. Apply an insecticide that has been approved for use on vegetables if the plants show signs of insect infestation, which is not uncommon. Follow the label instructions for the insecticide. Grind a large bulb of garlic and add to 1 quart of water, strain and apply the mixture to the soil as an organic option to fighting insects. Weed often between plants.Source:http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/HGV-10.pdfhttp://www.gardenersnet.com/vegetable/bokchoy.htmhttp://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/1994-02-01/Guide-To-Organic-Pesticides.aspx?page=3More Information:http://www.agribusinessweek.com/tag/pechay/