When is the right time to sow kale?

Suitable time for sowing kale

Chinese kale is an annual cruciferous herb. The main method of reproduction is through seeds. It usually blooms about a month after sowing, and produces seeds in autumn after the growing season ends.

Chinese kale is suitable for sowing in autumn or early spring, and the best sowing time is in mid-to-early March. At this time, the temperature has risen to above 15 degrees Celsius, which is conducive to its seed germination and plant growth. It can also complete seedling development before the rainy season arrives and quickly grow into a mature body.

How to sow kale

1. Prepare the soil

Kale likes to grow in an environment with high soil humidity. When preparing the soil, you can use original soil and peat soil to improve the moisture retention of the soil, and then add some humus to increase its fertility.

2. Sowing and watering

Then bury the kale seeds in the soil, cover the surface with loose soil, and then pour in an appropriate amount of water to keep the soil moist so that it can promote seed germination.

Key points and techniques for growing kale

1. Lighting

Kale is a light-loving plant. It can directly receive full sunlight when mature. However, if it is in its infancy and encounters occasional exposure to the sun, it is necessary to provide shade in time to prevent the plant from being burned by intense light.

2. Moisture

Chinese kale has a high demand for water, but before its root system grows and matures, the water content in the soil must be controlled so that the rhizomes can absorb oxygen freely and avoid root rot caused by excessive water in the soil.