How many days does it take for Chinese cabbage to germinate?

Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum is not only a nutritious vegetable , but also has multiple medicinal values. It is divided into large-leaf chrysanthemum chrysanthemum and small-leaf chrysanthemum . The leaves of large-leafed chrysanthemum are large and thick, with few and shallow notches, tender texture, less fiber, good quality, and relatively heat-resistant, but poor cold resistance. It grows slowly and matures slightly late, making it suitable for cultivation in southern regions. The leaves of small-leafed chrysanthemum are narrow, with many deep notches, are green in color, have thin leaf flesh, strong fragrance, thin stems and branches, grow fast, and are resistant to cold but not very heat-resistant. They mature early and are suitable for cultivation in northern regions. Let’s learn how many days it takes for Chinese cabbage to germinate and emerge.

The germination time of chrysanthemum seeds is usually around 3 to 7 days.

1. Germination time

Chrysanthemum seeds generally germinate between 3 and 5 days after planting, depending on the climatic conditions at the time of planting. If planted in May in spring and the temperature is suitable, chrysanthemum seeds can germinate within 3 days. When sowing in summer or winter, seed germination may be delayed due to unsuitable temperatures.

2. Seedling time

Under suitable temperature, the emergence of Chinese cabbage seedlings usually occurs shortly after germination, generally about 5-7 days after germination. Pay attention to moisture during the emergence period to prevent the soil from becoming dry. In winter, when the temperature is relatively low, the germination time may be slightly longer.

3. Seed treatment

Before sowing, you can soak the Chinese cabbage seeds in 50~55℃ hot water for 15 minutes and then soak them for 12~24 hours, and place them in a warm place at about 25℃ for germination. During the germination period, wash them with clean water once a day. If the seeds are new, they should be placed in a low temperature treatment of 0~5℃ in advance to break dormancy in about 7 days.

4. Sowing method

The wet sowing method is adopted for sowing. First, water the bottom, let the water seep in, and then sow the seeds, and cover the soil with a thickness of 1 cm. It usually takes 5 to 7 days from sowing to germination. Keep the soil moist during the germination period to prevent it from drying out.

5. Environmental conditions

The optimum germination temperature for Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum is 20-25 degrees Celsius, the humidity is maintained at around 60-70%, and the light intensity is 1000-1500 lux.

To sum up, the germination time of Chinese cabbage seeds is generally about 3 to 7 days, but this time may vary due to different environmental conditions and management methods of vegetable farmers.