Snow vegetable planting time and method, which month is best for planting

Snow vegetable planting time

Snow vegetable is also called four-season snow vegetable in the southern region. It can be planted all year round. The planting time in spring is February to April, the planting time in summer is July to August, the planting time in autumn is September to October, and the planting time in winter is from December to February of the following year. It can be planted in the open field in spring and autumn, but shade is needed in summer, which is conducive to uniform seedling emergence.

Snow vegetable planting method

1. Select the seeds and the land

Before planting snow vegetable, you should choose varieties that are heat-resistant and cold-resistant, grow fast, and have strong disease resistance, such as large-leaf snow vegetable and phoenix-tail snow vegetable. Choose loose, fertile, and well-drained land for planting. Expose and disinfect before planting, apply sufficient base fertilizer, and then dig trenches and make beds.

2. Seed treatment

The seeds of snow vegetable should be processed before sowing, which can increase the germination rate. The seeds can be soaked in diluted trisodium phosphate for 30 minutes, then taken out and rinsed with clean water. The seeds of snow vegetable are relatively small and can be mixed with sand and sown. About 1 jin can be sown per acre of seedbed. After sowing, cover with 0.5 to 1 cm of soil. After watering, cover with a film to keep warm and moist.

3. Field management

When the snow vegetable seeds germinate, the film should be torn off in time to maintain ventilation and light. They can be transplanted when 1-2 leaves grow. Generally, 4 rows are planted in each bed, with a row spacing of 35 cm and a plant spacing of 30 cm. The roots should be stretched out and not twisted or suspended in the air. The planting depth should not exceed the leaf nodes.

Precautions for planting snow vegetables

After planting snow vegetables, you should pay attention to water and fertilizer management. Water in time when the soil is dry to keep the soil moist. Drain in time during rainy seasons to avoid root rot. Fertilization can be combined with watering. Each time you apply fertilizer, use nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer, combined with an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. When watering and fertilizing, you should cultivate and weed in time according to the growth status.