When should beetroot be sown?

Red cabbage moss , also known as purple cabbage moss, is a nutritious vegetable , especially enjoyed in the south. In recent years, it has also been successfully introduced to the Huaibei area and is loved by local people. Let’s learn together when to sow red cabbage.

1. Seed selection

Select disease-resistant, high-quality, high-yielding and stress-resistant varieties to adapt to local cultivation conditions.

2. Sowing time

The autumn seedling raising time is generally from August to September, because the most suitable temperature for seed germination is 20 to 25 degrees. The seedlings are now about 25 days old and can be transplanted when they have 5 to 6 leaves in early October. It can be harvested 80 to 90 days after transplanting.

3. Seedling quality

The root system of red cabbage is well-developed and shallowly distributed, mainly within 20 cm of the topsoil layer. It has strong regeneration ability and is suitable for seedling cultivation and transplanting. Early-maturing varieties should be selected for planting in the Huaibei region, and efforts should be made to complete harvesting before the arrival of frost.

4. Land preparation and fertilization

Before sowing, the land should be carefully prepared and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied to ensure that the soil in the nursery area is loose and fertile. Apply 3 cubic meters of fully decomposed organic fertilizer and 60 kilograms of compound fertilizer per mu, and level the land to make 80 to 100 cm beds.

5. Field management

After the seedlings emerge and the true leaves unfold, water them lightly once to promote their growth, but do not water them with heavy water to avoid damaging the young shoots. After two leaves appear, water again when the soil is dry to promote root growth.

6. Timely transplanting and reasonable density of planting

When preparing the land and applying fertilizer, red cabbage moss has large leaves, requires concentrated nutrients to grow, and has a short growth period, which requires the soil in the planting area to be loose and fertile. Apply sufficient base fertilizer and more organic fertilizer, about 4 cubic meters per mu, including 80 to 100 kilograms of cake fertilizer, to enhance soil fertility and improve the quality and taste of dishes.

7. Colonization

Red cabbage is a vegetable that likes cold weather, is not heat-resistant and is afraid of frost. The most suitable temperature for plant growth is 18 to 20 degrees, and it needs more than 4 hours of light to sprout. Therefore, in order to seize the favorable opportunity, this crop of vegetables must be transplanted in early October, leaving a growing period of 80 days before the severe frost arrives.

8. Planting density

Red cabbage sprouts a lot and needs a certain amount of space to grow. The row spacing during planting is 50 cm, the plant spacing is 25 to 30 cm, and about 5,000 plants are transplanted per acre.

9. Three-band transplanting

Shorten the seedling acclimatization period, and provide the seedlings with “three belts”, namely, bringing soil, water and fertilizer. One day before transplanting, water the seedbed thoroughly and try to keep the roots of the seedlings covered with more soil. With fertilizer means applying a handful of well-rotted soil and fertilizer to the roots after planting, and then watering immediately.

10. Scientific field management

It includes hoeing and loosening the soil, regulating fertilizer and water, etc. Intertillage and hoeing should be carried out at least twice before closing the rows. The first time is after the seedlings have finished acclimatizing, and shallow hoeing and loosening of the soil should be carried out in combination with fertilization to conserve moisture and promote the outward expansion of new roots.

The above is an introduction to the sowing time and planting methods of red cabbage. Doing these well can effectively improve the planting success rate and yield of red cabbage. If you have other questions, you can continue to leave a message.