How long is the growing cycle of Chinese cabbage?

Chinese cabbage growth cycle

The growth cycle of Chinese cabbage is generally about 55-65 days, and it is generally about 90 days from sowing to harvesting. Different varieties have different growth periods, and the growth period of early-maturing Chinese cabbage is 50-60 days.

Chinese cabbage is relatively cold-resistant and prefers cool climates, so it is suitable for growing in cool seasons. Cabbage is originally distributed in North China and is widely cultivated throughout China.

Growth rate of Chinese cabbage

Vegetable seeds grow very fast. Generally, cabbage sown in July in autumn can be harvested in September or October.

Germination period: from seed germination to cotyledon unfolding and true leaves appearing.

Seedling stage: from the emergence of true leaves to the formation of a leaf arrangement.

Rosette stage: The plant develops 1-2 more leaf sequences, which is the main period for individual yield formation. Flowering and fruiting stage: The flower buds grow and bear fruit one after another.

Chinese cabbage growth cycle management

Temperature management: It has a very strong resistance to low temperatures. After the temperature reaches -3℃, if it can gradually rise, it can resume growth. However, if after reaching -8℃, the temperature continues to drop to around -11℃, it cannot resume normal growth and suffers frost damage.

Fertilization management: Apply 15-20 kg of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer during the rosette stage; in the early stage of heading, apply 30-40 kg of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer per 667 m2; no topdressing within 20 days before harvest, and combine spraying with foliar fertilizer once every 7-10 days from the beginning of the rosette stage, for a total of 2-3 times, using a mixture of 0.5% urea and 0.5% potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and spray after 16:00.