A Detailed Guide to the Latest Sowing Time and Methods for Garlic Chives
Garlic chives are a very popular vegetable, with a certain pungent, stimulating flavor. However, the market in our country is still quite large, because the demand for garlic chives is high, so many people are now growing garlic chives. And when growing garlic chives, we must control the sowing time of garlic chives well according to seasonal changes. So what are the sowing times and methods for garlic chives? Below, the editor will give everyone a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!
1. Spring sowing
Spring is the best time to grow garlic chives in most areas. Starting from when the soil thaws, spring sowing of garlic chives can continue for a very long period. When spring sowing garlic chives, it should not be too late; sowing can be done when the soil temperature remains at 6-9 degrees. Because at this time the soil has not completely thawed through, the soil moisture content is relatively high, and the full-seedling rate is higher. In addition, weed seeds have not yet reached their germination time, so after garlic chives emerge, they grow relatively quickly, which can reduce weed damage. The sowing time should be controlled according to the region. For example, in North China, sowing should be completed in early May. In provinces such as Shandong, sowing should be carried out in mid-March.
2. Summer sowing
In some areas, for various reasons, the sowing period for garlic chives can only be delayed until summer. For example, sowing can only be carried out after wheat harvest or after crops such as cucumbers have been cleared from the field. However, because summer temperatures are relatively high, after sowing, garlic chive seed germination is hindered. If shade and cooling are not provided in time, the emergence rate will decline as a result. Therefore, summer sowing should be carried out by covering with a shade net to lower the seedbed temperature and maintain soil moisture content. This provides a good growing environment for garlic chive seed germination and seedlings, and in summer it is also best to sow early. The sowing rate should be higher than for spring sowing, the soil covering must not be too thick, and finally water accumulation in the soil should also be prevented.
3. Autumn sowing
Autumn sowing of garlic chives can provide early-grown, strong seedlings for garlic chive production the following year. Transplanting can be carried out in the spring of the second year. When sowing in autumn, note that sowing should wait until the temperature gradually drops. Usually the temperature should remain below 22 degrees, and then before garlic chives overwinter, that is, when the temperature drops to around 3 degrees, the garlic chives must have grown for at least 50 days to ensure they overwinter safely. Therefore, the suitable sowing time for autumn-sown garlic chives should be from White Dew to the Autumn Equinox. Autumn-sown seeds should be stored at low temperature in summer to prevent high-temperature, high-humidity environments from reducing the germination rate of garlic chive seeds.
4. Winter sowing
Winter temperatures are very low, especially in northern regions. If sowing in winter in the north, its insulation performance must be ensured, so the cost will also be relatively high. Therefore, winter sowing is generally not recommended in the north, while in southern regions such as Guangdong. Winter temperatures are higher, and open-field cultivation does not require any insulation equipment, so garlic chives can grow well. Therefore, provinces such as Guangdong are suitable areas for winter sowing of garlic chives.
The above is a brief introduction to the sowing time for garlic chives. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!