What month is water spinach usually planted and when is it best to plant it?

What month is suitable for planting water spinach?

Water spinach is generally planted around April to August each year. When planting it, you need to make sure the temperature is above 15°C so that its seeds can germinate normally. It likes a warm and humid environment and is suitable for planting in soil with good permeability. Generally, it needs to be harvested in time before the frost.

Origin and planting time of water spinach

Water spinach is native to China and is currently widely grown in the central and southern regions of the country, including Fujian, Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan and other provinces.

In the southern region, planting begins between April and July, and in the north, it is planted between June and August. If it is planted in a greenhouse, it can be planted between October and December.

Methods and key points of planting water spinach

1. Environmental requirements: When planting water spinach, the soil requirements are not high. It likes heavy and fertile soil and can withstand high temperatures above 35 degrees. Among them, the most suitable temperature for its growth is 25-30 degrees, but it is not frost-resistant. Temperatures below 10 degrees will cause it to stop growing.

2. Field management: When planting water spinach, it is necessary to control the frequency and time of water and fertilizer in time. In addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer during planting, when it grows to about 5 cm, it is necessary to start watering and fertilizing it in time to allow it to grow quickly. In addition, it is also necessary to apply fertilizer in time after harvesting so that it can grow again.