Chinese kale is one of the special vegetables in China. Sowing is usually carried out in February-March every year. It grows fast and matures in June-65438+10. Mid-and late-maturing varieties can also be planted around 165438+ 10 every year.
Chinese kale is suitable for sowing in autumn or early spring, and the best sowing effect is in the first half of March. At this time, the temperature has risen above 15℃, which is beneficial to its seed germination and plant growth. It can complete the seedling development and quickly grow into mature bodies before the rainy season.
Method for planting Chinese kale
1, soil preparation and fertilization
When planting kale, we should choose water and fertilizer to maintain good fertile soil, and then apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to each mu of land, turn it into the soil and mix it evenly. The soil needs to be cultivated and leveled, and finally it can be leveled and made into a border.
2. Processing tubers
Chinese kale can be planted by seedling raising and transplanting, or it can be directly broadcast in the open field in southern China. The best land for raising seedlings is sandy loam. Note that the previous crop of this planting area cannot be cruciferous vegetables.
Matters needing attention in planting Chinese kale
1. After planting Chinese kale, water should be properly controlled in the long-term when the leaves are overgrown, and water times should be increased in the harvest period, and it is best to keep the soil slightly wet.
2. Chinese kale grows slowly in the early stage and tends to grow weeds. Therefore, intertillage weeding should be carried out in time, and at the same time, the combination of soil cultivation and fertilization should be achieved. It is best to use organic fertilizer as the main fertilizer.