How many days does it take for Chinese cabbage to sprout and emerge from the soil?

As a common green leafy vegetable , chicken feather vegetable is deeply loved by people because of its rapid growth and tender taste. It is crucial for growers to master the timing of planting and the time for germination. So, how many days does it take for chicken feather vegetable to germinate and emerge from the soil? Let’s take a look below.

1. How many days does it take for Brassica juncea to sprout and emerge from the soil?

It usually takes 3 to 5 days for the chicken feather vegetable to sprout and emerge from the soil after planting. This rapid germination speed is due to its strong adaptability and low environmental requirements. Of course, the specific germination time will also be affected by factors such as temperature, humidity and soil conditions.

Under suitable conditions, such as keeping the temperature around 25 degrees, the cabbage seeds can complete the germination process faster. In order to promote faster germination of seeds, germination treatment can be carried out before sowing. For example, soak the seeds in warm water at about 50 degrees and stir constantly. After the water temperature drops to about 30 degrees, continue to soak for 6 to 8 hours. Then wrap them with moist gauze and place them in an environment of about 25 degrees. This will help increase the germination rate and speed up the germination speed.

2. Planting methods and techniques of chicken feather vegetables

1. Soil selection: Chicken feather vegetables have high requirements for soil, and should be planted in fertile, loose, well-drained soil.

2. Seed selection: Choose varieties of Chinese cabbage with strong disease resistance, high yield and good quality.

3. Sowing time: Chicken feather vegetables are suitable for sowing in spring and autumn. The specific time can be selected according to local climatic conditions and market demand.

4. Sowing method: Sowing can be done by row sowing or broadcast sowing. When sowing in rows, you can dig furrows on the bed surface with a depth of about 1 cm and a distance of about 15 cm, and sow the seeds evenly into the furrows; when sowing by broadcasting, you can spread the seeds evenly on the bed surface and then compact them lightly.

5. Fertilization management: Before sowing, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, such as organic fertilizer , compound fertilizer , etc. During the growth period, apply appropriate topdressing according to the growth of the plants, and pay attention to the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium when applying topdressing.

6. Watering management: Water evenly and keep the soil moist. In hot and dry weather, the frequency of watering should be increased appropriately, but water accumulation should be avoided.

7. Temperature control: The optimum temperature for the growth of Brassica juncea is 15-25 degrees Celsius. In the hot summer, the temperature can be lowered by covering with shade nets, spraying water, etc.; in the cold winter, the heat can be kept by covering with ground film, adding thermal blankets, etc.

8. Light adjustment: Chicken feather vegetable needs sufficient light to grow, but avoid direct sunlight. In summer, you can reduce the impact of strong light on the plants by covering them with shade nets; in winter, you should try to increase the lighting time as much as possible.

9. Pest and disease control : The pest and disease control of chicken feather cabbage should adhere to the principle of "prevention first, comprehensive prevention and control". During the growing period, check the growth of the plants regularly to detect and deal with diseases and pests in a timely manner. If pests and diseases are found, biological control, chemical control and other methods can be used for prevention and control.

10. Reasonable density planting: Reasonable density planting can improve the yield and quality of chicken feather vegetables. The planting density should be determined based on factors such as variety characteristics and soil fertility. Generally speaking, the planting density of chicken feather vegetables is 100,000 to 150,000 plants per mu.

11. Harvesting management: The harvesting time of Chinese cabbage should be determined according to the growth of the plant and market demand. When harvesting, pick and place the fruits gently to avoid damaging the plants and affecting the quality. After harvesting, it is necessary to clean up the dead leaves and branches in the field in time and prepare for the next round of planting.

In short, mastering the planting methods and techniques of chicken feather vegetables is crucial to successfully cultivating healthy chicken feather vegetables. In the actual planting process, appropriate varieties and planting methods should be selected according to local climatic conditions and market demand, and field management should be strengthened to improve planting efficiency and quality.