Time and method of planting water spinach seeds

Water spinach seed planting time

When planting water spinach, you must choose a reasonable time period to ensure high yields. It is usually planted in spring and autumn. If it is planted in a greenhouse, it is best to do it in February. If it is planted outdoors, it should be done in March in spring. It can also be planted in September in autumn.

How to plant water spinach seeds

1. Seed germination

If you want to plant water spinach seeds, you need to germinate the seeds first. The outer skin of water spinach seeds is relatively hard. Direct sowing can easily cause the seeds to fail to germinate and the germination rate will drop significantly. The seeds need to be soaked in warm water at about 20-30 degrees for about 24 hours to increase the chance of germination.

2. Soil screening

Before planting water spinach seeds, you need to choose suitable soil. Its seeds are relatively small and have weak germination ability. It is best to use soil with a loose texture, small particles but low viscosity for planting. Before planting, you need to turn over and screen the soil to make it relatively loose and breathable.

3. Seeding techniques

There are two ways to plant water spinach: direct seeding and transplanting. The seeds are naturally planted using the direct seeding method. Sow the germinated water spinach seeds on the prepared loose, fertile, small-grained sand, then cover with a layer of fine sand, water until the soil is completely wet, and water until the roots are established and there is no water accumulation.

Precautions for planting water spinach seeds

After planting water spinach, generally speaking, it should not be watered again until it emerges. When the soil is too dry, you can spray some water mist to keep the soil slightly moist, and keep it in a cool and ventilated place. Wait until after the seedlings emerge before starting to receive light and water and fertilize normally.