When is the best time to plant Magnolia?

Magnolia grandiflora, also known as magnolia vegetable and bitter cabbage, is a perennial herb that looks similar to baby cabbage . But it has a beautiful appearance, tender taste, and rich nutrition. It is far superior to baby cabbage in all aspects. It is a very popular health-care vegetable in recent years. So when is the best time to plant golden magnolia? Let’s learn more about it below.

When is the best time to plant Magnolia?

It is ideal to plant Magnolia officinalis in early spring or autumn. The temperature in these two seasons is relatively suitable and the humidity is moderate, which is conducive to the growth and development of Magnolia grandiflora.

What are the methods for growing Magnolia?

1. Planting

Choose healthy and plump seeds, dry them, soak them in cold water, remove them, drain the water and set aside. Before sowing, dig shallow trenches in the prepared field, and decide the spacing between the trenches yourself. Then sprinkle the seeds, cover with a layer of soil, water thoroughly immediately, and finally cover with a layer of black film. After the seedlings emerge, remove the film. 20-30 days after emergence, apply nitrogen fertilizer 1-2 times, loosen the soil and weed. During this period, observe the dryness and wetness of the field and water it appropriately.

2. Hydroponics

First, select the fleshy texture of the golden magnolia. Choose one that is of the right size and not rotten. It is best to choose one with tender buds on the top. Clean the fleshy roots and place them in a culture pot with running water. The water level in the pot should be controlled at half the height of the fleshy roots. Next, we need to pay attention to controlling the humidity of the environment at around 92-95% and the temperature at around 18-20℃. When the Magnolia cabbage grows to about 15 cm, it can be harvested. This process takes a relatively long time, usually 2-3 months.

3. Half water and half soil planting

You can directly purchase the roots of golden magnolia, and after taking them home, cultivate them in half soil and half water. The method is to spread a layer of nutrient soil at the bottom of the flowerpot, then plant the roots, and then add water. The water should generally cover the roots. It should be noted that it must be shaded and not exposed to light. During the maintenance process, compound fertilizer can be applied every 10 days, so that a crop can be harvested after 40-60 days.



In general, although magnolia is a novel vegetable, its cultivation and management are relatively simple. Many people now carry out large-scale breeding at home, such as hydroponics, etc., and the economic benefits are good.