How to save seeds of Chinese cabbage

How to get Chinese cabbage seeds

Chinese cabbage is also called green vegetable, which belongs to the Apiaceae family. Its height can reach 25-70 cm. It is relatively nutritious and is a common vegetable. Its flowering period is from April to May each year, and its fruiting period is from May to June. Its seeds are harvested after they mature.

Cabbage seeds

The seeds of Chinese cabbage need to be harvested in time after they mature. Its seeds are generally not very durable, so you can keep the seeds yourself, but be careful to avoid hybridization with other varieties. After harvesting, dry them and then store them.

Cabbage seed storage

When storing Chinese cabbage seeds, they need to be placed in a cool place with good ventilation and kept dry. They need to avoid strong sunlight in the summer and a relatively humid environment. They can be planted in the next year.

Planting Chinese cabbage seeds

Chinese cabbage seeds are generally planted from March to November each year, which is the beginning of spring. The environment is more suitable at that time and the seeds have stronger germination ability. They need to be soaked before planting, then put into the soil after cooling in the sun, and watered in time at ordinary times.