When is the best time to plant cabbage?

Cabbage, also known as Chinese cabbage, cauliflower and kale, is a common vegetable . It tastes fresh, crisp and sweet, is rich in nutrients, and is very popular among consumers. So when is the best time to plant cabbage? Let’s learn more about it below.

When is the best time to plant cabbage?

Cabbage can be grown outdoors throughout the country. In the cold northern regions, it is sown and seedlinged in spring, planted in summer, and harvested in autumn. The warm climate in the south is suitable for planting in spring and autumn. Greenhouse cultivation can be used in winter. In cold regions such as the Northeast, Northwest and Inner Mongolia, spring cabbage seedlings are usually grown in greenhouses from February to March, summer cabbage seedlings are grown in April to May, and autumn cabbage seedlings are grown in June to July.

How to grow cabbage

1. Planting

Cabbage seeds have strong germination ability, so there is no need to soak the seeds or germinate them before sowing. However, before sowing, you must first water the bed sufficiently, wait until the water seeps into the soil, and then evenly sow the seeds on the soil. After sowing, cover it with previously dried fine soil and plastic film , which can improve the heat preservation capacity of the seedbed.

2. Seedling cultivation

Cabbage seedlings need a dry and ventilated environment. If you grow seedlings in summer, you need to do a good job of shading. After the seedlings have grown for half a month, you can start thinning them out. The spacing between rows is about 10 cm. When the seedlings grow to about one month, they can be transplanted.

3. Transplanting

Cabbage roots should be transplanted when the temperature is above 5°C. It is best to do it on a rainy day. After transplanting, water the seedlings to help them grow taller.

4. Water and fertilizer management

After planting, water is needed to help the seedlings grow. At this time, due to the low temperature, the soil should be tilled and loosened in time after watering to help retain moisture and increase ground temperature, thereby promoting the recovery and growth of the root system. When entering the rosette stage, the plant needs to form a powerful assimilation organ and absorb more water and fertilizer. The first topdressing can be carried out, applying 15 to 20 kilograms of nitrogen fertilizer per mu, and ensuring sufficient water supply to promote leaf bulb growth. After the leaf ball is formed, watering should be controlled to prevent cracking and facilitate storage.

5. Harvest

When the head has reached a certain size and an appropriate degree of fullness, it can be harvested in stages. Leave 1 to 2 rounds of outer leaves when harvesting. Remove diseased, insect-infested or injured plants after harvesting, put them in baskets and place them under a shed for storage. The storage characteristics of cabbage are similar to those of Chinese cabbage. It can be stored in trenches, transplanted, cellared, or in cold storage.

That’s it