Time and method of planting northern mustard tuber

Planting time of mustard tuber in the north

Northern pickled mustard tubers are generally planted in August. The suitable temperature for the growth of its fleshy stems is between 13-18 degrees. If planted too early, the weather will be hot and the fleshy stems will easily twitch, become hollow, and crack longitudinally. Planting too late will shorten its growth cycle and result in low yields.

Planting method of northern mustard tuber

1. Choose varieties: Due to the climatic conditions in the northern region, only early-maturing varieties with strong adaptability and not prone to sobbing can be planted. You can use Qingyuan Zao Zhacai, which is more suitable for planting in the northern region.

2. Fine land preparation: When planting northern pickled mustard, you need to choose fertile land with loose soil, apply enough base fertilizer, and at the same time carry out deep plowing, harrowing and leveling.

3. Sowing: The seeds of mustard tuber are relatively small, so they need to be sown finely. You need to dig two shallow trenches 2 cm deep, and then spread the seeds evenly in the trenches. After sowing, cover them with fine soil and water them appropriately.

Precautions for planting mustard tuber in the north

Northern pickled mustard requires good fertilizer and water management during the seedling stage, and regular thinning is required so that it can grow well. After thinning, timely topdressing is required to facilitate the healthy growth of the seedlings. The soil should also be kept moist at ordinary times.