Is Chinese cabbage a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?

Does Chinese cabbage prefer shade or sun?

Chinese cabbage is a vegetable that likes sunlight. It is mainly distributed in temperate regions and is native to Southeast Asia. It is suitable for growing in places with plenty of sunlight. During the growth period of seedlings, sufficient sunlight is more conducive to growth.

Cabbage basking in the sun

Chinese cabbage is a long-day plant and needs sufficient light during the growing season. It is best to have continuous light for more than 4 hours a day. In spring and autumn, it needs scattered light. During the seedling stage of Chinese cabbage, pay attention to shield it from strong light to prevent the seedlings from being sunburned.

Chinese cabbage can be exposed to the sun. In the spring, Chinese cabbage needs a certain amount of light to grow. If it is not exposed to the sun for a long time, the Chinese cabbage will grow tall and thin, and eventually become crooked. However, in midsummer, exposure to high temperatures can easily cause the Chinese cabbage to wilt, or even fail to grow normally. At this time, timely shading and protection are needed.

Growth habits of Chinese cabbage

Chinese cabbage likes cool weather and likes to grow in loose and fertile soil. It has relatively high temperature requirements and is suitable for growing at around 17-27℃. It has a relatively strong drought resistance and rural families generally plant it in their own yards.