When is the best time to sow Chinese cabbage? The best time and method to sow

Time to sow cauliflower

Chinese cabbage, also known as cauliflower, belongs to the genus Brassica in the family Cruciferae and can be planted once a year. The best time to sow Chinese cabbage is from early February to late March, and it can also be sown from early August to mid-September. The temperature at this time is between 15 and 25 degrees, which can well promote the growth and development of the plant.

How to sow Chinese cabbage

1. Seedling raising: When sowing Chinese cabbage, the soil needs to be trimmed to ensure that the soil is in a relatively loose state. The germination rate of seeds in such soil will be higher. At the same time, choose relatively thick young branches for seedling raising.

2. Pruning: When sowing Chinese cabbage, it is necessary to remove the withered flowers in time and prune the branches and leaves that grow too densely and the diseased dead branches to ensure its nutrient supply while maintaining a good plant shape.

Key points and techniques for growing Chinese cabbage

1. Fertilization: Chinese cabbage needs to be fertilized during planting. Fertilization needs to be applied according to the growth habits of the cabbage. The first fertilization is after planting, the second fertilization is when the cabbage is gradually formed, and then fertilization can be applied after each harvest of the cabbage.

2. Watering: When planting Chinese cabbage, it is necessary to water it. The moisture in the field should be kept at around 70%. It needs to be watered once every week or so.