How and when to plant Chinese cabbage

Time and month to plant Chinese cabbage

Chinese cabbage prefers a mild and cool climate, and the suitable temperature for seed germination is between 25-30 degrees. As long as the temperature is right, it can be planted all year round. It is suitable for planting in fertile, neutral or slightly acidic sandy loam with good water and fertilizer retention capacity. It is not resistant to high temperatures, and spring is most suitable for planting.

When to plant cauliflower in spring

Choose a greenhouse or cold shed to grow seedlings in early spring, in March. Before sowing, you need to prepare the land, then apply fully decomposed organic fertilizer, and you can also add potassium sulfate-type vegetable-specific compound fertilizer, mix it thoroughly with the soil, compact it, and sieve the covering soil for preparation.

When to plant cauliflower in summer

Planting is done in July and August in summer. Due to the high temperature and strong light in summer, it is necessary to build a shade net to cover the flat shed. The shade net covering the flat shed can reduce the ground temperature by 4-6℃.

When to plant cauliflower in autumn

The best planting time in autumn is mid-September. The roots of Chinese cabbage are shallow, and their ability to absorb fertilizer and water is poor. They grow rapidly and in large quantities, and have a large demand for fertilizer and water. In addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer, top dressing is also required in a timely manner during the entire growth process.

When to plant cauliflower in winter

It can be planted in December-January in winter. It is particularly important to choose seeds because it is cold in winter. Choose cold-resistant and moisture-resistant varieties. In addition, you also need to choose early-maturing varieties that grow fast, are moisture-resistant, cold-resistant, and have strong disease resistance.

Methods and steps for planting Chinese cabbage

Select plump, high-quality Chinese cabbage seeds in advance, prepare the land before sowing, and then water it thoroughly. Cover with 0.3 cm of sieved fine soil after sowing. All the seedlings will be ready in about 2-3 days. If the temperature is low, you need to cover the ground with film or build a small shed. Water it in time during the growth period to keep the soil moist. If pests such as leaf miners and aphids are found, take timely prevention and control measures.