Chinese cabbage planting and harvesting time

Chinese cabbage planting time

Chinese cabbage is usually planted in autumn, generally 3 to 5 days before or after the beginning of autumn. It can also be postponed or advanced according to actual weather conditions. In addition, Chinese cabbage can also be sown in late March to early April in spring, or in mid-May to early July in autumn.

Chinese cabbage harvest time

The best time to harvest cabbage is generally around mid-November. The specific time depends on local climate changes, but in some places cabbage can be harvested in September. Moreover, the longer the mid- and late-maturing varieties grow, the more delicious they are and the higher the yield.

Key points for high-yield planting of Chinese cabbage

1. Prepare the soil

Chinese cabbage can be grown in both the north and the south. It has a wide adaptability to soil and can grow in many soil types. In order to promote growth, it is best to provide sandy loam that is rich in organic matter, loose and fertile, prepare the land in advance and apply decomposed organic fertilizer.

2. Prepare seeds

Before sowing Chinese cabbage, you must select seeds that are disease-free, resistant to adversity and cold-resistant. Dry them in the sun for 1-2 days before sowing. Prepare warm water at about 55 degrees Celsius and soak the seeds for about 15 minutes. Mix the seeds with Benomyl to sterilize and disinfect them.

3. Sowing

The sowing methods used for cabbage include row sowing, hole sowing, and machine sowing. The commonly used sowing method is broadcasting. The cabbage seeds are sown, and attention is paid to the planting density. After sowing, cover with fine soil and water to keep moist.

4. Field management

When the cabbage grows 4 to 5 true leaves, do the work of thinning, filling seedlings, and clearing weeds. When the seedlings grow to 5 to 6 true leaves, transplant them. To reduce the mortality rate, transplanting can be done in the afternoon when the light is weak. Control the density according to the cabbage variety and planting soil.