How to grow mustard heads
Last Update :2024.04.30
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Soil: Mustard heads are more suitable for cultivation in sandy soil with loose soil, rich soil nutrients, and convenient drainage and irrigation. Temperature: 12-22℃ is the optimal temperature for its growth. Pay attention to shading during high temperature periods in summer. Light: Ensuring sufficient and soft light can promote its metabolism and accelerate growth. Fertilization: Fertilizer should be applied in time after entering the autumn period. Watering: Water should be timely after planting. Watering needs to be reduced in autumn and winter.
1. Soil
1. Soil
Mustard heads are more suitable for cultivation in sandy soil with loose soil, rich soil nutrients, and convenient drainage and irrigation. Avoid continuous cropping, otherwise it will lead to the degradation of varieties and slow growth.
2. Temperature
It likes coolness and avoids extreme heat. 12 to 22 degrees Celsius is the optimal temperature for its growth. You should pay attention to shading during the high temperature period in summer and avoid direct sunlight for a long time.
3. Light
Ensuring sufficient and soft light can promote its metabolism and accelerate growth. On the contrary, developmental delays may occur and the risk of illness increases.
4. Fertilization
After entering the autumn period, it will be in a high-speed growth stage, and fertilizer and water should be replenished in time. Plant ash and calcium phosphate can be added to the fertilizer water, and topdressing with humus fertilizer or urea fertilizer 2-3 times along with watering.
5. Watering
Water in time after planting. Its growth will slow down after entering late autumn, and the amount and frequency of watering should be appropriately reduced according to the growth conditions. Pay attention to drainage during the rainy season to prevent death from water accumulation.
VI. Precautions
1. Attention should be paid to timely disinfection of the soil, and chemical pesticides such as dimethonium and carbendazim can be used for disease prevention and control.
2. Weeding for cultivating should be done well. Generally, weeding is required 3-4 times a year.
2. Temperature
3. Lighting
4. Fertilization
5. Watering
6. Precautions
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