Time and method for planting open-air spring cabbage

Open-air spring cabbage planting time

It is more suitable to plant open-air spring cabbage in March every year. The climate environment at this time is relatively stable, and the soil temperature gradually rises due to light. After planting, it is more conducive to seed germination and is also extremely beneficial for later growth.

How to plant spring cabbage outdoors

1. Planting method: Before planting spring cabbage, you need to dig a 5 cm deep trench and then water it. After the water penetrates, you can evenly spread the seeds in the trench and cover them with a layer of soil.

2. Transplanting and planting: When the spring cabbage seedlings grow to 5-6 true leaves, they need to be transplanted and planted, usually in the afternoon. This can increase their survival rate. Dig them out and plant them in new soil, covering them with a layer of plastic film.

3. Supplementary fertilizer: After transplanting, spring cabbage needs a lot of nutrients. You can use diluted urea so that it will have sufficient nutrients for growth. In normal times, topdressing should be applied according to its growth.

Precautions for planting spring cabbage in the open air

When planting spring cabbage outdoors, you need to pay attention to the fact that there are many varieties of it, so you need to choose varieties according to different regions. In the north, it is best to use more cold-resistant varieties, while in the south, you can choose some high-quality and good-tasting varieties.