The best time to transplant Chinese cabbage

Transplanting is quite common in cabbage cultivation. Cabbage is usually sown densely, and after emergence, it needs 2-3 thinnings to achieve the required plant spacing. These removed seedlings can be transplanted to other places where there is a shortage of seedlings.

Transplanting time of Chinese cabbage

It is relatively easy to transplant cabbage seedlings in the open field in autumn. Temperature and moisture are the main factors affecting the survival of seedlings. In spring, the seedlings will not survive due to the low temperature. Although the temperature in autumn is not low, some skills are needed to ensure the survival of transplanted seedlings under high temperature and strong light conditions.

Transplanting technology of Chinese cabbage

Generally speaking, the plants can be transplanted after the true leaves grow out. Transplanting with 1-2 true leaves is more likely to succeed. However, at this time, since the seedlings are too small and the growing point is very low, you must be careful not to let the mud and water cover the growing point when watering.

However, the cabbage seedlings should not be transplanted when they are too big. They should be transplanted before they have 6 leaves. When transplanting the seedlings, the root system should be kept intact as much as possible. When taking the seedlings on the day of transplanting, the seedling tray should be watered thoroughly to facilitate taking the seedlings. The soil should be kept intact to reduce damage to the root system. The seedlings should be watered thoroughly two or three days before transplanting the open-field cabbage to facilitate taking the seedlings and bring as many roots as possible.

Management of Chinese cabbage after transplantation

After transplanting, water the ditch thoroughly, and then water it again after 3-5 days to help the seedlings grow. The cabbage will then enter normal field management. Water and apply fertilizer once when the cabbage leaves are in the rosette and when it is in the heart, and do a good job of preventing and controlling diseases and pests.