1. Planting time Mustard can be planted in spring, summer and autumn. Spring planting usually starts in late February. Planting is usually carried out in July-August in summer. Planting is carried out in autumn from September to October. Because mustard prefers a warmer environment, and ground temperature can easily cause the death of mustard, so generally shepherd's purse is mainly planted in summer and autumn.
2. Soil planting Because mustard prefers soil with good permeability, it is recommended to choose a fertile land with good permeability and drainage when planting. Before planting, the land needs to be plowed and then piled into a flat strip. This will facilitate subsequent management and control the width of the land to about 0.8-1.2 meters. You can apply some fertilizer when sowing to speed up the germination of seeds.
3. Field management When planting mustard, you don’t need too much water, as long as you keep the soil moist. Because mustard grows relatively quickly, tender seedlings can be seen 4-7 days after sowing. After the mustard sprouts emerge, top dressing is required in time to promote the growth rate of the mustard. Fertilization is mainly based on farm organic fertilizers, and urea fertilizers can also be used. Watering can follow the rule of seeing dry and wet. In the rainy season, you need to be careful not to accumulate water and drain it in time.
4. Harvesting time Because mustard sown in spring and summer will grow faster, so it usually takes about 30-50 days from sowing to harvesting, and the number of harvests is 1-2 times. If it is mustard sown in autumn, it will take about 30-35 days from sowing to harvesting, and then it can be harvested about 5 times. Remember to water the mustard in time after harvesting, so as to promote the subsequent growth of mustard. When picking, it is recommended to choose large plants with 10-13 true leaves, and you can choose to dig up the roots.