When and how to plant milk cabbage

Planting time of milk cabbage

If milk cabbage is cultivated in the open field in the northern region, it can be planted from spring to autumn, with the main purpose of harvesting young plants. The temperature in spring is relatively low, and it can generally be harvested in 40 days, while from summer to autumn it can be harvested in 22-28 days. In the cold season, it is planted in protected areas and can be produced all year round.

How to plant milk cabbage

1. Site selection and land preparation: Milk cabbage has strong vitality and can grow in most soils. However, in order to achieve a higher yield, it is best to plant it in fertile sandy loam and level the soil.

2. Planting: After the soil is prepared, the cabbage can be planted. It can be planted by direct seeding or row sowing in moist and fertile soil, and it will sprout after a few days.

3. Post-sowing maintenance: The production cycle of milk cabbage is relatively short, so during normal maintenance, it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time, especially before planting, some organic fertilizer needs to be applied as base fertilizer.

Precautions for planting milk cabbage

After planting milk cabbage, weeds need to be removed regularly, and thinning can be done together. Watering should be done in time to keep the soil moist, but water should not accumulate, otherwise it will affect the growth of the plant and cause diseases and pests.