Cabbage planting method steps Cabbage planting technology and management points

Cabbage cultivation is generally based on autumn sowing, but according to the different characteristics of its varieties, the sowing time can be divided into: early-maturing varieties are sown in early and mid-August, medium- and late-maturing varieties are sown in late August to early September, and late-maturing varieties are best sown in late August.

Cabbage planting conditions

1. Temperature conditions

   Cabbage is a semi-hardy vegetable, suitable for mild and cool climatic conditions, but not resistant to high temperature and cold. The most suitable average temperature for its growth is 10-22℃ .

2. Lighting conditions

   Chinese cabbage is a crop that requires medium light intensity , and light intensity is closely related to heading. Strong light makes it easier for leaves to unfold, because cells on the front of the petiole divide faster than cells on the back under strong light; weak light makes leaves stand upright, because cells on the back of the petiole divide faster under weak light.

Cabbage planting steps

1. Land preparation and fertilization

   When planting cabbage, high ridges and narrow beds should be used , with a bed width of 80 cm, two rows planted in each bed, and a bed height of more than 18 cm. At the same time , the middle ditch and back ditch should be opened to facilitate drainage and irrigation, and generally 3,000 kg of decomposed manure should be applied per mu as base fertilizer .

2. Planting

   Cabbage planting can be divided into direct seeding, seedling raising and transplanting. Generally, it is planted by transplanting seedlings . The direct sowing of seeds is 5 to 6 days later than transplanting seedlings.

There are two main ways to plant cabbage: high ridges and flat ridges. The high ridge cultivation method keeps the ridge height at 12cm to 15cm, and usually one ridge is a row.

Key points for high-yield management of Chinese cabbage

1. Thinning management

   If you want to have a high yield of cabbage, you need to thin out the cabbage seedlings after they emerge , and pull out the cabbage seedlings that grow too densely and weakly. Generally, the distance between cabbage plants is 25 cm to 30 cm, and only cabbage seedlings that are healthy and free of diseases and insect pests are retained.

2. Water and fertilizer management

   Cabbage is a vegetable that particularly likes water and fertilizer. It must have sufficient supply of water and fertilizer throughout the growing period , and sufficient water and fertilizer can effectively increase the yield of cabbage.

3. Bundle Management

   Cabbage bundling is usually done 15 days before harvest . Gently lift up the outer leaves of the cabbage and tie straw or sweet potato vines to two-thirds of the cabbage. After bundling, you can water the cabbage to promote its growth.