Where is ice plant suitable for planting?

Ice plant cultivation area

Ice vegetable generally grows in northern areas such as Shandong and Beijing. It is a vegetable introduced from Namibia, South Africa, and is not widely cultivated in my country.

Ice vegetable is suitable for planting in northern my country where the precipitation is moderate and the drainage conditions are good. The south is not suitable for planting ice vegetable due to excessive precipitation. It is easy for water to accumulate in the soil, causing its roots to be unable to breathe and die. Moreover, it cannot withstand the hot summer in most parts of the south and will wither after reaching a certain temperature. The ice vegetable planted near Beijing is more famous.

Ice plant cultivation conditions

The growing conditions suitable for ice plant are relatively harsh. It will die when the temperature is below five degrees or above thirty degrees, so it is difficult to cultivate in many areas. But this does not mean that its tolerance is poor. On the contrary, it is a drought-resistant plant and has strong tolerance to saline-alkali land. It can be planted in saline soil along the coast.

Key points for planting and managing ice plant

1. Lighting:

Ice plant is suitable for growing in an environment with sufficient light. When choosing a planting site, you should take this into consideration and try to provide ice plant with a gentle and lasting light source so that it can grow healthily.

2. Water content:

The demand for water of ice plant during its growth process is not high, and if the precipitation is too high, it will easily cause the plant to die. In places with high precipitation, soil drainage should be done in time.

3. Soil:

Ice plant is suitable for growing in loose and breathable soil. Its roots need a good breathing environment and have strong tolerance to drought. A certain amount of slag can be mixed into the soil to improve the soil's hydrophobicity.