When is the right time to plant ice plant?

The scientific name of ice plant is ice leaf sunflower. There are "ice beads" visible to the naked eye on the surface. It will produce a lot of moisture when eaten in the mouth and has a very good taste. It is a very popular vegetable . So when is the right time to plant ice plant? Let’s learn more about it below.

When is the right time to plant ice plant?

Ice plant is usually planted in autumn, with sowing time from late August to September. At this time, the temperature difference is not large, which can ensure its germination rate. Or sow in spring, around March or April.

How to grow ice plant?

1. Soil selection

Ice plant can be cultivated in open fields. Because of the special nature of ice plant, it has the ability to absorb heavy metals, so when choosing the soil, you should pay attention to whether it is polluted. It is best to use a combination of sandy loam and peat soil. The soil must be loose, breathable and moisturizing. Only in this way can the soil be suitable for the growth of ice plants.

2. Sowing and seedling raising

Choose seeds with plump grains and soak them in 30-degree water for 4 hours. When planting, make sure to place 2 seeds in each hole and cover them with a layer of soil, not too much, just enough to ensure normal germination. After planting, keep the temperature constant. If it is low, increase the temperature.

3. Transplanting

When transplanting ice vegetable seedlings, be careful not to damage the root system of the seedlings. Pay attention to the transplanting time. It should not be on rainy days or during high temperature periods to avoid affecting the transplanting survival rate. Dig holes and transplant in the planting site, and control the row spacing between plants in each hole at 20×30cm. Cover with soil after transplanting, and water once to help the seedlings grow. Do not water too much, and then control the temperature at around 25 degrees.

4. Water and fertilizer

After transplanting the ice plant, you need to pay attention to water control. Generally, you don’t need to water it within 10 days after transplanting. In the later stage, add water when the leaves are slightly shrunken, and it is better to water it thoroughly. In the later stage of soil cultivation, fertilizer should be continuously supplemented, and fertilizer and water can be supplemented 2 to 3 times in the later stage of growth. It can be combined with watering and use of fully soluble foliar fertilizer .

5. Field management

The temperature is relatively high in summer, and it has poor tolerance to high temperatures. It is necessary to shade it from the strong sunlight in time in summer to prevent burns. In case of drought, replenish water to it in time, and make sure to replenish water in an appropriate amount. In order to avoid weeds competing with it for nutrients, we must get rid of the weeds in a timely manner. It is best to use manual weeding and reduce the use of drugs.

That’s it