Winter vegetable planting time and method

Winter vegetable planting time

Winter vegetables prefer a cool and humid environment. They are not cold-resistant or heat-resistant. The seeds will not germinate in an environment below 8 degrees. The rooting speed is faster when the temperature is 25 degrees. Therefore, it is best to plant them in spring and autumn. Spring sowing is mostly in February, and autumn sowing has to wait until late September.

Winter vegetable planting method

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Although winter vegetables have a wide adaptability to soil, they will grow better when cultivated in loose, fertile and well-drained soil. Moreover, this plant cannot be planted continuously and usually needs to be planted again after a gap of 3 years. In order to improve the fertility of the soil, the land needs to be prepared and fertilized before planting. 2000-3000 kg of organic fertilizer and 50 kg of compound fertilizer should be added per mu.

2. Sowing

The sowing method for winter vegetables is hole sowing. The spacing between plants is kept at 35*35 cm. 4-5 seeds should be sown in each hole. Cover with fine soil after sowing, water the bottom of the soil sufficiently, keep the soil moist, and wait for the seeds to germinate. When the seedlings grow to a certain extent, they need to be transplanted. When transplanting, the planting density should be controlled well.

Precautions for planting winter vegetables

During the growing season, winter vegetables need to be tilled and weeded. Weeds should be removed in time to prevent them from competing with the plants for growth space and nutrients. In addition, if you want to harvest young shoots multiple times, you need to apply top dressing after each harvest. Urea is often used as a fertilizer. If the plants encounter diseases and insect pests, they need to be sprayed with drugs for prevention and control.