When is the best time to sow Chinese cabbage?

Time for sowing Chinese cabbage

Chinese cabbage is a cruciferous herb that can be planted once a year. The best time to sow Chinese cabbage is from July to September. The yield is highest and the seed quality is the best in late August. The environmental conditions during this period are most suitable for the growth and development of Chinese cabbage.

How to sow Chinese cabbage

1. Soil

When sowing Chinese cabbage, the soil needs to be kept moist before the seedlings grow out of the soil. The weather will generally be very hot after the seedlings grow out. If you encounter hot and dry weather during this period, you cannot water it blindly.

2. Colonization

When sowing Chinese cabbage, it needs to be transplanted. It needs to be watered the day before transplanting, and the seedlings with roots should be planted in the transplanting soil. They should not be buried too deep. After transplanting, it also needs to be watered immediately to allow the roots to settle. Be careful not to use large amounts of water for irrigation.

Key points and techniques for growing Chinese cabbage

1. Watering: When planting Chinese cabbage, it needs to be watered regularly. Generally, when the leaves of the Chinese cabbage are found to be a little wilted, it is necessary to water it. After the Chinese cabbage grows flower buds, sufficient water needs to be provided to maintain growth conditions.

2. Fertilization: When planting Chinese cabbage, it is necessary to fertilize it. When fertilizing, you need to pay attention to the fact that top dressing is needed 4 to 5 times during the growing period. Do not use ammonium carbonate fertilizer when top dressing.