A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods and Timing for Jicama
Jicama is a very delicious food; you can think of it as a vegetable or as a fruit, which is why it is also called a fruit-vegetable. At the same time, many people think jicama grows on trees, which shows that many people do not know when jicama is planted, or how it is planted. So today, the editor will introduce the planting methods and timing for jicama!
Planting Time
In the past, we may all have known that jicama is only available to eat in autumn, but we did not know when it started to be planted. However, with the development of planting techniques, it can be said that we can see jicama appear in all four seasons, so when exactly is its planting time? Generally, jicama is planted in April and May. Early-maturing jicama can generally be dug up and eaten in May and June; mid-maturing jicama is generally in August and September, which is the most common variety that appears in autumn; and of course there is also a latest-maturing type that cannot be eaten until October and November. So the planting time is always April and May, but because the regions are different, the ripening time is also different.
Planting Methods
Site selection and land preparation: Jicama is suitable for planting in land with loose soil and good air permeability and drainage. Planting in heavy clay land that is not conducive to drainage will result in the jicama you see at maturity possibly being only as big as your little finger.
Planting method: Directly sow 3 or 4 seeds at regular intervals (25-50 cm) in the dug land, then cover with plastic film or spread a layer of moss to cover the seeds well. The second method is to sow directly in rows in a creeping manner; do not sow too many seeds in each row, and cover the seeds in the same way.
Field management: After jicama sprouts, if you find gaps in the seedlings, you need to fill them in promptly. When the jicama seedlings grow to 5-10 cm, carry out the second fertilization. If there are weeds in the field, weed them while fertilizing. Because jicama vines grow in different directions, we should guide them to grow in one direction so that the source can be found at harvest time. Also, the jicama vines should be pinched out and the flowers removed promptly to prevent them from growing too long and consuming nutrients, so that the jicama produced is large, fresh and tender.
Disease Prevention and Harvesting
The jicama vine itself contains insecticidal substances, so it rarely suffers from diseases and pests. However, in some regions, termites especially like to eat the jicama growing below, so be sure to remember to guard against termites. Jicama must be harvested at the right time, neither too early nor too late. Jicama harvested too early is high in moisture and very tender, but not sweet and has no sugar content; jicama harvested too late is too old and not good to eat.
Jicama is actually a plant with extremely strong adaptability and disease resistance, so planting jicama can be said to be relatively easy. The above is what today's editor has introduced to everyone about the planting methods and planting time of jicama. If you want to learn more about planting-related questions, please continue to follow Qinnong Net!