When is the latest time to plant mustard greens?

Mustard is a highly adaptable vegetable that can grow in a variety of climatic conditions, but the most suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃. It is September now, which is the time to plant shepherd's purse. So when is the latest time to plant mustard greens? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. When is the latest time to plant mustard greens?

In China, mustard is generally planted in autumn. It can be sown from late July to October, and harvested from mid-September to March of the following year. Due to the warmer climate in the south, planting can start in July, while in the north, sowing is mostly done between August and October.

The sowing time of mustard should not be too late, because the seedlings are prone to frost damage if they encounter cold waves in the early stage of growth. Therefore, if autumn sowing is the main method, the latest sowing time is recommended to be no later than October. This ensures that the mustard greens have enough time to grow before winter while protecting them from premature cold weather.

2. Planting method of shepherd's purse

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Before planting, the soil needs to be deeply plowed, exposed to the sun for disinfection, and cultivated and weeded. Then spread well-rotted farmyard manure to ensure that the soil is loose, breathable and fertile.

2. Planting

Shepherd's purse is usually sown by broadcasting the seeds evenly on the soil, then covering them with a layer of fine soil. After covering the soil, water them to keep them moist and to promote seed germination.

3. Field management

After germination, pay attention to proper irrigation, keep the soil moist and avoid drought. During the high temperatures in summer, shading measures need to be taken and watering should be done every morning and evening. At the same time, pay attention to inter-row cultivation and weeding to keep the fields clean.

4. Fertilization

Shepherd's purse planted in spring and summer generally needs top dressing 1-2 times; shepherd's purse sown in autumn may need top dressing 3-4 times due to its longer growing period. The fertilizer is mainly organic fertilizer .

5. Harvest

The growth cycle of shepherd's purse is short, usually 30-50 days from sowing to harvesting. When harvesting, choose large plants with a certain number of leaves, leaving small and medium-sized plants to continue growing.

The above is an introduction to the latest time to plant mustard greens. The planting time of shepherd's purse varies depending on the region and climatic conditions. In the northern region, it is suitable to be planted in spring and autumn; in the southern region, it can be planted in spring, summer and autumn, and even in some places it can be planted in all seasons.