A Detailed Guide to Seed Selection and Seedling Raising Methods for Mian Tiao Cai

Farmer friends usually grow a lot of vegetables, but some are relatively rare, such as mian tiao cai, which many people may not be familiar with. It is actually a herbaceous plant, also called wild spinach, and because it tastes very delicious, it is welcomed by many consumers. So how do you select seeds for mian tiao cai? What are the seedling raising methods for mian tiao cai? Friends who want to know should read on!

1. How do you select seeds for mian tiao cai?

When choosing mian tiao cai, try to select seeds with a relatively high yield. When buying, ask the seller more about the characteristics of the seeds. Especially for farmers who make a living specifically from growing mian tiao cai, particular attention should be paid to selecting higher-quality mian tiao cai seeds.

2. What are the seedling raising methods for mian tiao cai?

1. Sow at the appropriate time

For facility cultivation of mian tiao cai in autumn and winter in the Nanjing area, sowing is generally done from Cold Dew (around October 8) to Frost's Descent (around October 23), and sowing can still be done before Light Snow (around November 22); for spring cultivation, sowing can be done once the temperature reaches above 6°C, and the sowing period can be extended to the end of April. Mian tiao cai seeds are very sensitive to ambient temperature. When the temperature exceeds 20°C, the seeds are in a dormant state. Once the temperature drops to the suitable germination temperature, the seeds will germinate very quickly. Therefore, all regions should arrange a suitable sowing period according to local climate and facility conditions.

2. Land preparation and fertilisation

Mian tiao cai has no strict requirements for soil, but it is best to choose soil that is convenient for irrigation and drainage and is deep and fertile for planting. Before sowing, fine land preparation is needed: deep ploughing 30-40 cm, broadcasting 1500-2000 kg of fully decomposed high-quality organic fertiliser per mu as base fertiliser, harrowing finely 2-3 times, levelling, and making small raised beds 120 cm wide and 15 cm high.

3. Sowing

Before sowing, mix the seeds evenly with fine soil at a ratio of 1:10. Broadcast sow, using about 1 kg of seed per mu. After broadcasting, rake lightly once with a spike-tooth rake so that the seeds and soil are fully in contact, while covering with soil 0.2-0.5 cm thick, then immediately spray with water until thoroughly wet. When sown around Qingming, the temperature is suitable, and seedlings generally emerge in 3-4 days and are complete in 7 days; when sown in early October, the temperature is relatively high, so emergence is relatively slower, generally emerging in about 10 days and complete in 15 days.

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