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Want to grow fresh Shanghai Green (also known as Shanghai Qing) in your own small garden? This guide will walk you through setting up a productive minigarden at home, whether you have a balcony, windowsill, or small yard. Just follow these steps, and you’ll soon have your own supply of leafy greens!
Select plump, pestfree seeds from a reputable supplier to ensure high germination rates and healthy growth.
Choose containers such as pots, foam boxes, or wooden boxes that have drainage holes to prevent water buildup.
A loose, fertile, welldraining soil mix is ideal for Shanghai Green. For optimal results, use Aumabio’s π Soil Seedling Sponge. This sponge is lightweight, with excellent water retention and aeration, which helps prevent waterlogging and enhances plant growth. π Soil is rich in organic nutrients and trace elements, supporting strong development and disease resistance in plants.
Place π Soil Seedling Sponge into the container, gently pressing to level the surface.
Place 12 seeds in each seedling sponge.
Use a spray bottle to lightly moisten the π Soil, keeping it damp but not waterlogged to help the seeds sprout.
Shanghai Green prefers full sunlight but may need shading during hot summer months to avoid sunburn.
The ideal temperature range is 15-25 degrees Celsius;C (59-77degrees Celsius) to ensure healthy growth.
Keep the π Soil sponge consistently moist but not soaked, adjusting based on the surface’s dryness and weather conditions.
During growth, use a small amount of organic or compound fertilizer to boost foliage development.
When plants have 23 true leaves, thin them to maintain appropriate spacing and allow optimal growth.
Once your Shanghai Green has reached the desired size and the leaves are a tender, vibrant green, it’s ready to harvest. Use scissors to cut it at the base, leaving some roots behind for continued growth and multiple harvests.
Shanghai Green is packed with nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fiber, carotene, vitamin B2, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It also contains plant hormones that boost enzyme production and support liver detoxification.
Consumption Tips:
Due to its cooling nature, Shanghai Green should be eaten in moderation by those with weak digestion or loose stools.
Avoid eating it raw; brief cooking preserves nutrients without overcooking.
Consume cooked Shanghai Green promptly; avoid leaving it overnight, as it may spoil.
Seeds usually germinate within 710 days under optimal conditions with consistent moisture and light.
Yes, but indirect sunlight or supplemental grow lighting is beneficial if natural sunlight is limited.
Every 23 days is typical, depending on soil or sponge dryness and weather conditions. Avoid overwatering.
Good airflow and careful watering can prevent pests. If necessary, apply organic insecticides or a mild soap solution.
Typically, Shanghai Green can be harvested in 46 weeks, when the leaves are fullgrown but still tender.
