How many times can ice plant be planted in a year and how long does it take to harvest?

How many times a year is ice plant planted?

Ice plant can be planted twice a year , in spring and autumn. In spring, it is planted in February and March, and in autumn, it is planted in September and October. The growth cycle of ice plant is 180 days. Its seeds are small and have strong adaptability. It needs to be planted in soil with strong air permeability.

Ice plant cultivation conditions

Ice plant is suitable for growing in an environment of 20-30 degrees. The minimum temperature for growing ice plant cannot be lower than 5 degrees and the maximum temperature cannot exceed 30 degrees, otherwise the ice plant will wither.

It is sensitive to high temperatures, so in summer, you should pay attention to shade and avoid the sun, lower the temperature of the planting site, increase ventilation, and prevent strong light from burning the leaves of the ice plant. Ice plant is more drought-resistant, so when watering, you should not overwater it. Generally, water it when you see the soil surface turns white and dry.

Iceberg harvest time

The growth cycle of ice plant is about 60 days. When the time is almost up, you can pick ice plant. After picking, in order to keep the freshness of ice plant, the temperature must be appropriate. Ice plant grows rapidly in the middle and late stages, and a large piece will grow every once in a while. Ice plant is generally harvested 60 days after planting. After harvesting, it is pre-cooled, which is more conducive to long-distance transportation.