- Obtain seeds for sowing
- Before sowing
- Is it necessary to prefer Chinese cabbage?
- At which location do you sow?
- When is Chinese cabbage sown?
- planting distance and sowing depth
- Care after sowing
Chinese cabbage can be harvested as early as 80 to 90 days after sowing. In the following, you will find out what needs to be considered when sowing so that the Chinese cabbage thrives and does not bloom prematurely.
Chinese cabbage grows very quickly
Obtain seeds for sowing
You can get your seeds for sowing yourself by letting a Chinese cabbage bloom in the previous year and collecting the small, black seeds. If you buy your seeds from a specialist retailer, note the information regarding sowing and planting distance.
Before sowing
Before the Chinese cabbage is sown, the soil must be prepared. To do this, dig it up loosely and mix a good portion of compost underneath. So the Chinese cabbage has optimal starting conditions.
Is it necessary to prefer Chinese cabbage?
Since Chinese cabbage is only sown in summer anyway, it is not necessary to bring it forward. However, if you want to be on the safe side, you can grow it on a windowsill in a seed tray. It germinates ideally at a temperature of just under 20 degrees. After four weeks you can plant the seedlings outdoors.
At which location do you sow?
Chinese cabbage thrives in both a sunny and a partially shaded location. The condition of the soil is more important than the solar radiation: the soil should be humus and rich in nutrients.
When is Chinese cabbage sown?
Chinese cabbage is usually only sown in July. If you sow it earlier, there is a risk that it will develop flowers instead of leaves. It tends to do this when the day length is 12 hours and it is already large enough to form buds. A few varieties are sown earlier.
planting distance and sowing depth
The seeds will be sown about 1 to 2 inches deep. A distance of 30 to 40 cm should be maintained between each plant so that the Chinese cabbage plants do not prevent each other from growing. However, it is usual that three seeds are sown per 30cm, which are thinned out as soon as the plantlets are a few centimeters tall. The principle here is: the stronger survives.
Care after sowing
After sowing, particular care should be taken to ensure adequate watering so that the plants never dry out. During the entire growth phase, the Chinese cabbage should be watered regularly. In addition, it makes sense to apply fertilizer about every three weeks to provide the Chinese cabbage plants with sufficient nutrients.