Which month is the best to plant cabbage?

Speaking of cabbage , many people must be familiar with this common vegetable variety. Cabbage is widely distributed in many areas and its market demand is also large. It is very important to master the time when planting cabbage. So which month is the best for planting cabbage ?

1. The best month for planting cabbage

The best time to plant cabbage varies depending on the season and variety. Here are some recommended planting times for different seasons:

1. Spring planting

Spring planting usually occurs between February and April, when the soil begins to thaw and the temperatures gradually warm up. The harvest time is generally from May to June.

2. Summer planting

Summer planting of cabbage is usually from May to June, avoiding the hottest months to prevent heat damage. Harvest time is usually from July to August.

3. Autumn planting

Autumn is the main season for growing cabbage, generally from August to September, when the temperature is moderate and suitable for cabbage growth. Harvest time is usually from October to November.

4. Winter planting

In some warmer areas, cabbage can also be grown in winter, usually from October to November. The harvest time is generally from December to January of the following year, and cold-resistant varieties need to be selected.

2. Cabbage planting and management technology

1. Land preparation

Choose a plot with fertile soil, loose soil layer and good fertilizer and water retention capabilities. Deeply plow the land half a month in advance, use sunlight to kill pathogens and pests, and conduct fine land preparation 3-5 days before sowing. Apply sufficient base fertilizer, mainly well-rotted farmyard manure or commercial organic fertilizer , and add appropriate amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

2. Planting seeds

The sowing time can be flexibly determined according to the local temperature and variety characteristics. The most suitable temperature for cabbage seeds to germinate and grow is 20-25℃. The method of row sowing along ridges and furrows can be adopted, and sowing can be carried out according to the plant spacing and row spacing of the variety.

3. Field management

After the seedlings emerge, thin out the seedlings in batches, keep the strong plants, and complete the transplanting within the clumping period. Transplant and plant about 3 weeks after sowing or when 5-6 leaves grow. Choose a rainy day or evening to transplant, transplant with soil, and water thoroughly in time to help the seeds take root.

Carry out 2-3 inter-cultivation operations from the seedling stage to the clustering stage to improve soil permeability and remove weeds in the field. Slow down the seedlings during hot and rainy seasons to promote root growth.

Bundle the leaves in the late stage of cabbage heading or half a month before maturity to promote firmness of the cabbage head.

4. Water and fertilizer management

Keep the soil moist and avoid alternating between dry and wet. Apply quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer during the rosette and heart-forming stages, and apply additional organic fertilizer and potassium fertilizer during the heading stage.

The above is an introduction to the planting time and key points of cabbage. When harvesting, you should harvest it in time according to the variety and growth conditions to avoid long-term storage resulting in deterioration of quality. Through planting and management techniques, the yield and quality of cabbage can be effectively improved, bringing richer returns to growers.