What is the best month to plant purple cabbage?

When to plant purple cabbage

Purple cabbage is also called purple cabbage. This vegetable does not have high requirements for planting time. It can be planted in spring, summer and autumn. Spring sowing is in February to April, and summer sowing is in June to July.

Planting time in the north and south: In the south, planting can generally be carried out in all four seasons, while in the north, planting is mostly carried out in spring, so there are certain differences in planting time.

Greenhouse planting time: Greenhouse planting of purple cabbage can be carried out all year round and is less affected by climate.

Purple cabbage origin and planting month

Purple cabbage is also called purple cabbage. Its main producing areas include Fujian, Guangdong, Hubei, Henan, Sichuan, Taiwan, Hunan, Guangxi, Hainan, Guizhou and other provinces.

Hebei Purple Cabbage

The purple cabbage in Hebei can be grown in spring from May to June, with a growing period of about 80 days. The purple cabbage here is of excellent variety and has nearly round leaf heads.

Hunan Purple Cabbage

Hunan purple cabbage can be planted all year round, with a growth cycle of about 3 months. The purple cabbage here is easy to store and transport, and is rich in protein, folic acid and other substances.

Purple cabbage varieties and planting months

There are many cultivated varieties of purple cabbage, the most common ones are Hongmu, Zigan No. 1, Zaohong, Jushihong, Qishihong, etc.

Red Acres

Hongmu is a medium-maturing variety with a full growing period of about 80 days. The leaves are dark purple-red in color, the plant has a tight head and strong growth potential, and the yield per mu can reach 3,500 kilograms.

Boulder Red

Jushihong is also a medium-ripening variety with a full growth period of about 80-90 days. The plant is large, with slightly flat leaf heads and strong storage resistance. The yield per mu can reach 8,000 jin.