What is the best season to plant water spinach? When and how to plant water spinach

To plant water spinach, first choose a piece of relatively fertile soil, loosen it, and then apply farmyard manure and wood ash. Use 3,000 kilograms of farmyard manure per acre of land. This will make the water spinach grow more vigorously.

When to plant water spinach

Water spinach grows best in a humid environment, and its seeds will germinate only when the temperature is maintained above 15°C. Usually, the southern region can choose to plant it between April and July in summer , while the temperature in the north is low, so it should be postponed to June to August in summer .

The planting time of greenhouse water spinach is generally in October . Using greenhouse to grow water spinach is mainly for cultivation in autumn and winter, in order to obtain better benefits.

When planting in a greenhouse, it is generally necessary to start sowing after October, so that it can be put on the market in December and can continue to be sold on the market until March of the following year.

How to plant water spinach

1. Suitable environmental conditions

Water spinach likes high temperature and humidity, has strong heat resistance, and the suitable growth temperature is 25-30℃ . It requires more fertilizer and water and is suitable for planting in fertile sandy loam .

2. Cultivation methods

The seed coat of water spinach is thick and hard, so the seeds must be soaked and germinated before sowing. Soak the seeds in warm water at about 30℃ for 18 to 24 hours, then wrap them in wet cloth and place them in an environment of about 30℃ for germination.

When more than 50% of the seeds are white, they can be sown in rows or broadcast. After sowing, cover the soil with about one centimeter. If the temperature is low, it is best to cover it with plastic film. When the water spinach emerges from the soil, the plastic film should be removed in time. Generally, 30 days after sowing, when the plant grows to 35 cm in height, it can be harvested.