Autumn spinach planting time and method

Autumn spinach planting time

Autumn spinach is generally planted in August every year. In the autumn of each year, the temperature will gradually decrease and the light time will also shorten. The natural environment at this time is more favorable for its growth, which can promote its growth and improve its quality.

Autumn Spinach Planting Method

1. Prepare the soil: Autumn spinach has relatively high requirements for the soil for planting. It needs to be planted in soil with a deep soil layer, good drainage and air permeability. It must be leveled and raked in advance, and fertilizer must be applied.

2. Process the seeds: When sowing autumn spinach, you need to choose the more cold-resistant pointed-leaf spinach, and germinate it in advance. It needs to be soaked in warm water for 12 hours, then taken out and placed at 22 degrees for germination.

3. Sowing in the soil: When the autumn spinach seedlings are growing, the surface of the bed needs to be watered enough, and then the seeds can be sown into the soil. After that, a layer of wood ash needs to be covered. If the light is too strong, shade measures need to be taken.

Precautions for planting autumn spinach

When caring for autumn spinach, you need to pay attention to the fertilizer and water management at normal times. During the growing period, it needs to be watered regularly. After the seedlings grow true leaves, it needs to be fertilized once. During the peak growth period, three top dressings need to be applied.