How many days does it take for mustard greens to germinate?

Mustard is distributed throughout China and is a specialty vegetable of our country. It has strong adaptability, likes cool and moist environments, avoids heat and drought, and is slightly resistant to frost. Leaf mustard is not very demanding on temperature, but generally has weak cold resistance. So how many days does it take for mustard to germinate? Let’s take a look below.

1. How many days does it take for mustard greens to germinate?

It usually takes 5-7 days for mustard to germinate, but the specific time will be affected by the ambient temperature. Under suitable environmental conditions, mustard seeds will generally germinate 5-7 days after sowing. If the ambient temperature is low or high, the germination period may be prolonged or even no germination may occur.

2. How to plant mustard

1. Variety selection

Choose varieties suitable for local soil and climatic conditions, such as small-leaf mustard, large-leaf mustard, and Chinese mustard. Chinese mustard greens are also called snow mustard greens. It is a side dish that is commonly eaten by everyone.

2. Seeding and seedling raising

Choose fertile soil, level the land, apply enough base fertilizer, water thoroughly, and then sow. Generally, broadcasting is adopted, and the seed rate is about 0.5-1 kg per mu. After sowing, cover the soil with 1-2 cm, and then cover with a shade net or straw to prevent sun exposure and keep the soil moist.

3. Seedling management

After the seedlings grow true leaves, promptly remove the shade net or straw covering the soil surface to avoid affecting the growth of the seedlings. In order to promote the healthy growth of seedlings, apply nitrogen fertilizer appropriately according to the growth of seedlings.

4. Field Preparation

Before transplanting, the land should be deeply plowed and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, especially potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer, to promote the growth of mustard.

5. Transplanting and planting

When the seedlings grow to a certain height, they can be transplanted. When transplanting, water the plants sufficiently to allow them to take root and ensure that their root system is intact to promote their survival.

6. Fertilizer and water management

Mustard requires a lot of nutrients and water during its growth. In the early growth stage, in order to promote root growth, water should be properly controlled. In the later stages of growth, the soil should be kept moist to promote rapid growth of mustard. At the same time, potassium fertilizer and nitrogen fertilizer should be applied in time according to the growth of mustard to promote the healthy growth of mustard.

7. Pest and disease control

Mustard greens are susceptible to attack by cabbage worms and aphids. For aphids, biological pesticides or yellow card traps can be used for prevention and control; for cabbage loopers, biological pesticides such as Bacillus thuringiensis can be used for prevention and control. When using pesticides, they should be prepared and applied strictly in accordance with the instructions to avoid adverse effects on the environment and human body.

8. Harvest

When mustard grows to a certain size, it can be harvested according to market demand. Before harvesting, diseased and old leaves should be removed to keep the mustard fresh. When harvesting, some leaves and roots should be retained to protect the nutritional value and quality of mustard.

That’s it