What vegetables are suitable for growing in sandy soil?

The soil in sandy land is loose and breathable, but its ability to retain water and fertilizer is poor. It needs to be improved during planting and is not suitable for the growth of vegetables. You can choose some crops that like sandy soil, require less water and are drought-resistant.

Peanuts, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, romaine lettuce, yam, aloe vera, yam, sweet potato, taro, ginger, grass silkworm, Jerusalem artichoke, etc. can be grown on sandy soil.

1. Cabbage

Cabbage can be planted in sandy soil. It likes a slightly dry environment and cannot tolerate waterlogging. When planting cabbage, you should choose good quality seeds. After germination treatment, you can sow them in sandy soil. During the growth period, you need to water them in time to maintain basic moisture in the soil and avoid waterlogging.

2. Lettuce

Lettuce can be planted in sandy soil. It is usually sown in February in spring. It grows best in a temperature of fifteen to twenty degrees. It grows best in loose, breathable and well-drained sandy loam, but it can also grow in sandy soil.

3. Cauliflower

Cauliflower has a very high nutritional value. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It has comprehensive benefits to the human body. It is best to sow it in spring and autumn. Water it frequently during the growth period and avoid excessive dryness.

4. Ball dishes

Chinese cabbage can be planted in sandy soil. Before planting Chinese cabbage, soak the seeds for a few minutes and then wrap them with wet cloth. Pay attention to ventilation and place them in a 15-degree environment to germinate. Then sow them in sandy soil. They will sprout 2-3 days after sowing, and you can remove the straw at this time.

5. Lettuce

Lettuce planted in sandy soil needs to be watered frequently during its growth period and the environment should not be too dry. The sowing season is around March in spring and September in autumn, and the temperature in these two time periods is stable at around 25 degrees.