What are the cultivation techniques for kuaicai? A full breakdown of the planting methods

Kuaicai is a type of napa cabbage, but its growing cycle is very short, and it can be harvested for eating in about 30 days. Compared with ordinary cabbage, kuaicai has a delicate texture and is suitable for stir-frying, making fillings, or stewing soup. Let's take a look at kuaicai cultivation techniques below.

1. Kuaicai cultivation techniques

1. Sowing: In the Yangtze River basin, kuaicai can be sown from March to September. Kuaicai is sown in rows. On the prepared soil, sow along parallel lines with a spacing of 15 cm between each row. After sowing, cover lightly with soil, then open drainage ditches and water so that the soil is moist.

2. Transplanting: After about 3 days, kuaicai seedlings can be seen. When the kuaicai is about ten days old, thinning or transplanting can be carried out to avoid excessive crowding affecting growth. At this time, loosen the soil around the kuaicai roots so that the roots can breathe and drain smoothly, avoiding water accumulation at the roots and root rot.

3. Growth: After that, kuaicai enters a rapid growth period. At this time, management only requires keeping the soil moist and not too dry. Both excessive dryness and excessive moisture can cause loose heading or tipburn. Attention should be paid to reasonable irrigation and timely drainage. At about 30 days, it can be harvested for eating.

2. How to cook kuaicai

Kuaicai cooks extremely easily; basically, stir-frying it over high heat in a wok for two to three minutes is enough. Below is the method for making stir-fried kuaicai with dried shrimp:

1. Soak the dried shrimp in warm water until soft, and wash them clean;

2. Wash the kuaicai and cut it into sections;

3. Peel the garlic, cut it into garlic slices, and set aside;

4. Heat the wok, pour in vegetable oil, and when the oil is 60% hot, add the garlic slices and dried shrimp and stir-fry until fragrant;

5. Add the kuaicai, turn on high heat, stir-fry quickly, and add salt to season;

6. When the kuaicai becomes soft and wilted, add a little chicken powder, then remove from the wok and plate.

Although the growing cycle of kuaicai is short, this does not affect its nutritional value. Its nutritional value is about the same as that of napa cabbage, with almost no difference. It can be eaten with confidence.