What is the best month to plant horseshoe

When to plant horseshoe

It is generally suitable to plant water chestnuts in spring because the temperature in spring is very suitable for its growth. Planting should be completed in May at the latest. Water chestnuts are generally planted by seed sowing.

Planting time in the north and south : There is generally no difference in the planting time of water chestnuts in the north and south, and most of them are planted in March.

Greenhouse planting time : Water chestnuts can be planted in greenhouses. The general planting time is February, which is one month earlier than open-air planting.

Water chestnut production area and planting month

Common production areas of water chestnuts include Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Fujian, Zhejiang, etc.

Guangdong Horseshoe

Guangdong water chestnuts are usually planted in March and mature in July every year. Generally, the quality of Guangdong water chestnuts is the best.

Guangxi Horseshoe

Water chestnuts are planted in Guangxi in April every year. Generally, the yield of water chestnuts here is relatively high and the meat is crisper.

Water chestnut varieties and planting months

Common varieties of water chestnuts include Guilin water chestnuts, water water chestnuts, leek shepherd's purse, Xiaogan shepherd's purse, etc.

Xiaogan Capsella

Xiaogan shepherd's purse is planted in March every year and usually matures in June. The skin of this variety of water chestnuts is generally thinner and its quality is better.

Water Horseshoe

The planting time of water chestnut is generally in February. Generally, water chestnut belongs to the Guangdong variety. It is oblate in shape and is characterized by a crisp taste.