How to save seeds of Chinese cabbage

Chinese cabbage seeds introduction

Chinese cabbage has seeds. Generally, Chinese cabbage seeds will mature in November in autumn and winter. Chinese cabbage seeds are brown and granular. Generally, the shape of the seeds is spherical, and the color of the seeds is mostly black or brown.

How to save seeds of Chinese cabbage

The seeds of Chinese cabbage grow in seed pods. Generally, the seeds can be collected after the color of the seed pods turns yellow. Generally, the seeds inside the seed pods will pop out by themselves after being exposed to the sun, so they can be picked up and collected.

Chinese cabbage will start to produce seeds after the flowering period. Generally, you can cut the seed pods when they crack, and then peel them open by hand to harvest the seeds. After harvesting, the seeds should be exposed to the sun to dry and then stored in a dry and ventilated place.

Chinese cabbage seed propagation

Chinese cabbage can be propagated by seeds, and can usually be sown directly during planting. Generally, Chinese cabbage seeds can be planted in spring, summer and autumn. They will usually germinate a week after planting and will bloom about 20 days after the flower buds grow.

How to plant Chinese cabbage seeds

1. Germination: Cabbage seeds need to be soaked in clean water for a few days before planting to germinate, and the water needs to be changed during this period.

2. Soil: The soil for planting cabbage should be loose, fertile sandy loam or loam. It is best to deep plow the soil before planting.

3. Planting: After the processed cabbage seeds are planted in the soil, the soil in the pot needs to be watered thoroughly immediately. In the later stage, watering is needed every day. It is generally better to water once in the morning and once in the evening.