When and how to plant water spinach

Water spinach planting time

Water spinach is generally planted in spring. Under natural conditions, May is the most suitable time for sowing, because the climate and temperature at that time are most suitable for plant growth. After planting, it can be harvested in summer or autumn. However, if it is maintained in a greenhouse, it can be planted all year round.

How to plant water spinach

1. Soil: Before sowing water spinach, the soil needs to be turned over first, some debris in the field needs to be cleaned up, and some weeds also need to be removed. Finally, sufficient base fertilizer needs to be applied, usually some decomposed fertilizer.

2. Seeds: The seed shell of water spinach is relatively hard, so before sowing, it needs to be germinated. It needs to be soaked in warm water at 20-30 degrees for about 6-7 hours, so that it can be sown.

3. Sowing: After the water spinach seeds have been germinated, they can be planted. Usually, about two kilograms of seeds can be sown per acre. When sowing, the seeds need to be evenly distributed in the soil and covered with a thin layer of soil.

Precautions for planting water spinach

1. After sowing water spinach, be sure to water it in time to keep the soil moist so that it can grow normally. After sprouting, it needs to be placed in a cool place for a period of time.

2. When planting water spinach, be sure to use fuller and healthier seeds, so that the chance of germination is greater and the growth rate will be faster.