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

Mustard greens are a common vegetable with high nutritional value and a refreshing taste, and are deeply loved by people. In the process of growing mustard greens, it is crucial to choose the appropriate sowing time and the correct planting method . So how many days does it take for mustard greens to germinate? Let’s take a look below.

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

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. In addition, when the ambient temperature is high, the germination time takes about 12 days; when the temperature is low, the germination time may take about 20 days.

2. How to plant mustard

1. Variety selection: Choose the appropriate mustard variety based on local climatic conditions and market demand. Generally speaking, mustard varieties are divided into two categories: leaf mustard and root mustard. Leaf mustard is divided into common mustard and mustard, while root mustard is divided into kohlrabi, mustard and Chinese mustard.

2. Sowing time: Choose the appropriate sowing time according to local climatic conditions. Generally speaking, mustard is planted in autumn or spring. It is not suitable to be planted in the hot and rainy summer season.

3. Soil selection: Choose a plot with fertile soil and good drainage for planting. Before planting, the soil should be deeply plowed and whitened, and appropriate amounts of organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer should be applied to increase soil fertility.

4. Sowing method: Planting by direct seeding or seedling transplanting. When direct seeding, the seed rate per mu is generally 20-30 grams. The seeds are evenly spread in the field and covered with a thin layer of soil. When raising seedlings and transplanting, the seedlings are first raised on the seedbed, and then transplanted to the field when the seedlings grow to a certain size.

5. Field management: During the growth period of mustard, watering, fertilization, weeding, and pest and disease control should be carried out in a timely manner. When watering, be careful to use the right amount to avoid making the soil too wet; when fertilizing, pay attention to the combination of organic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers; when weeding, be careful not to damage the roots of the mustard; when controlling pests and diseases, pay attention to using a combination of biological control and chemical control methods.

2. Precautions for mustard planting

1. Avoid continuous cropping: Mustard should not be planted continuously, crop rotation should be carried out. If mustard is planted continuously on the same plot of land, pathogens and pests in the soil will multiply rapidly, thus affecting the growth and quality of the mustard.

2. Avoid excessive moisture: Mustard prefers a dry environment. If the soil is too wet, it will cause root rot and disease growth. Therefore, when planting mustard, pay attention to the construction of the drainage system to avoid excessive moisture in the soil.

3. Avoid high temperatures: Mustard prefers a cool climate. If the temperature is too high, the plant will grow slowly and its quality will decline. Therefore, during high temperatures in summer, we must pay attention to shading and cooling the plants to maintain their normal growth.

In general, the value of mustard is very high. Mustard is grown in most parts of my country, and the market demand is also good in various regions. Although mustard is commonly grown in my country, only by learning and mastering its growth habits and planting methods can the corresponding yield and quality be improved.